Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs (Print View)

Creamy peanut butter wrapped in dark chocolate and topped with sea salt, ideal for a sweet holiday indulgence.

# 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 of 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 Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of fine sea salt. Mix until smooth and thick using a hand mixer or sturdy spoon.
03 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into oval forms by hand. Arrange each on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Transfer the shaped peanut butter eggs to the freezer for 30 minutes, or until firm.
05 - Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil, if using, in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or in a microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
06 - Using a fork, dip each frozen peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate mixture, allowing excess coating to drip off. Place coated eggs back onto the baking sheet.
07 - Immediately sprinkle each egg with flaky sea salt before the chocolate solidifies.
08 - Refrigerate the chocolate-coated eggs for at least 15 minutes until the shell is firm. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast of creamy peanut butter and crisp dark chocolate feels like a secret indulgence meant for sharing.
  • It’s remarkably simple, letting you whip up festive sweets in under an hour without fuss.
02 -
  • If you skip the chilling, the filling collapses in the chocolate and makes the coating messy.
  • Adding coconut oil to chocolate isn’t essential, but it makes dipping easier and the shell silkier.
03 -
  • Don't melt chocolate over high heat–it scorches easily, so stay patient and keep stirring.
  • A sprinkle of salt right before the chocolate sets draws out the richest flavors, so don't skip it.
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