Peanut butter eggs

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:02:14 GMT

Step 1

Place the powder sugar,peanut butter,butter and 2 tablespoons of water in the bowl of a mixer

Step 2

Beat on low speed until a dough forms. If the dough is too crumbly to hold together, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached

Step 3

Line an 8” or 9” square pan with foil. Coat the foil With cooking spray

Step 4

Press the peanut butter mixture into an even layer in the pan, then chill for 30 minutes

Step 5

Remove the peanut butter mixture from the pan by using the edges of the foil as handles and cut out egg shapes with a cookie cutter

Step 6

Place the eggs on a parchment lined sheet pan and freeze for 30 minutes

Step 7

Add the chocolate chips and shortening to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until chocolate is melted, stir until smooth

Step 8

Remove the eggs from the freezer and dip them in the chocolate. Tap against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate

Step 9

Place the dipped eggs back onto the parchment lined sheet. Repeat until all eggs are coated. Drizzle remaining chocolate over the top of the eggs using a small spoon or piping bag

Step 10

Let sit until chocolate is firm, then serve. Eggs may be stored in an a air tight container for up to 5 days

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