Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs (Print View)

Dark chocolate shells encase creamy peanut butter, accented by flaky sea salt for a delightful festive treat.

# Components:

→ 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 of fine sea salt

→ Chocolate Coating

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

→ Topping

08 - 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt. Mix thoroughly using a hand mixer or sturdy spoon until the mixture becomes smooth and thick.
03 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture and form into smooth egg shapes using your hands. Arrange the shaped eggs evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill the peanut butter eggs for 30 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch.
05 - Place chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl atop a pot of simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and glossy.
06 - Using a fork, dip each frozen peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drain off before returning to the baking sheet.
07 - Immediately sprinkle each chocolate-coated egg with flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet.
08 - Refrigerate the coated eggs for at least 15 minutes, allowing the chocolate shell to set and become firm. Serve chilled or bring to room temperature before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Making these eggs is ridiculously simple, and you won’t have to buy overpriced store-bought versions.
  • The dark chocolate and peanut butter combination is a crowd-pleaser, and the sea salt adds a grown-up touch that’s impossible to resist.
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  • If you rush the freezing step, the eggs melt and collapse in the chocolate — patience pays off.
  • Adding coconut oil to the chocolate transforms the shell from dull to shiny, making the eggs look professionally finished.
03 -
  • Let the eggs freeze thoroughly before dipping, or the chocolate shell won’t set properly.
  • Always have extra chocolate on hand for patching up unexpected cracks or uneven dips.
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