Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter filling wrapped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt for a festive, sweet bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt. Mix until thoroughly smooth and thick.
03 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture and mold into egg shapes with your hands. Arrange each on the lined baking sheet. Continue until the mixture is used.
04 - Place the shaped peanut butter eggs in the freezer for 30 minutes, or until firm.
05 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using), stirring until fully smooth.
06 - Using a fork, dip each frozen egg into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off. Place coated eggs back onto the baking sheet.
07 - While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle each egg with flaky sea salt.
08 - Refrigerate the coated eggs for at least 15 minutes, until the chocolate is completely firm. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Flaky sea salt on top makes the chocolate shell irresistible—seriously, don&apost skip it.
  • It&aposs surprisingly easy to make, and every bite tastes like you spent hours crafting them.
02 -
  • If you try to dip the eggs before they&aposhre fully frozen, they&apll fall apart and the chocolate will pool messily.
  • Discovering that a sprinkle of sea salt transforms the flavor—don&apost miss this step!
03 -
  • Dipping with a fork gives you better control than a spoon—trust me, the smooth shell looks more professional.
  • Let the chocolate cool slightly before dipping—hot chocolate can melt the peanut butter filling!
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