Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs (Printable)

Peanut butter-filled eggs coated in dark chocolate and finished with sea salt, perfect for spring festivities.

# Ingredient List:

→ Peanut Butter Filling

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch fine sea salt

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 8 ounces dark chocolate, 60–70% cocoa, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)

→ Topping

08 - 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly using a hand mixer or spoon until the mixture becomes smooth and dense.
03 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of filling and shape into oval egg forms by hand. Place each one onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all filling is used.
04 - Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze the shaped eggs for 30 minutes or until firm.
05 - Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each burst until completely smooth.
06 - Using a fork, dip each frozen peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off before placing back onto the baking sheet.
07 - Sprinkle each chocolate-coated egg with flaky sea salt immediately before the chocolate begins to set.
08 - Refrigerate the eggs for a minimum of 15 minutes, or until the chocolate layer is fully firm. Serve cold or at room temperature as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy peanut butter center wrapped in rich dark chocolate is the best kind of surprise.
  • Quick to make and fun to customize, these eggs always draw compliments at spring gatherings.
02 -
  • If the filling feels too sticky, a splash of powdered sugar fixes it fast.
  • Dipping frozen eggs keeps the chocolate from smearing or pooling — skipping chilling leads to messy results.
03 -
  • Don’t rush the chilling step — it’s key for easy chocolate dipping.
  • A tiny pinch of flaky salt is the secret to making each egg unforgettable.
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