Easter is all about the candy, and there’s nothing we like better than a peanut butter eggs.

Making homemade peanut butter eggs can be an easy and fun activity for Easter.

Mix up the toppings for your holiday or party.

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Learn how to make peanut butter eggs, and let your kids or friends help you decorate.

Add powdered sugar:

Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until a smooth dough forms.

Gently form each into an egg shape.

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If the peanut butter mixture is difficult to shape, refrigerate 15-30 minutes or until easier to handle.

Freeze at least 1 hour or until firm.

If chocolate is too thick to dip, add shortening or coconut oil and stir until melted.

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Place back on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

Immediately sprinkle with salt or sprinkles, if using.

Any leftover melted chocolate can be drizzled over the eggs for decoration.

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Refrigerate the dipped eggs for 10-15 minutes or until the chocolate is firm before removing from the parchment paper.

Here’s what you’ll need:

What Kind of Chocolate To Use for Peanut Butter Eggs?

Because the ingredient list is fairly simple, its important to use good chocolate for this recipe.

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We recommend using a good-quality bar chocolate for this recipe.

What Kind of Peanut Butter Is Best for Peanut Butter Eggs?

Natural-style peanut butter is too thin to work well in this recipe.

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Be sure to freeze the peanut butter eggs for at least an hour before dipping in the melted chocolate.

you might then sprinkle with sprinkles or flaky sea salt for an extra-special touch.

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Southern Living Peanut Butter Easter Eggs decorating the eggs

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Southern Living Peanut Butter Easter Eggs ingredients

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