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    Published: Mar 30, 2018 • Modified: Feb 24, 2023 • This site generates income via ads and may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy linked in the footer.

    Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

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    These Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs combine a light and fluffy peanut butter filling that's chilled and then dipped in semi-sweet melted chocolate. They're easy to make, require only six ingredients, and taste absolutely incredible!

    Angled photo chocolate covered peanut butter eggs on a baking sheet | Image and Copyright Policy: © Beyond the Butter, LLC
    Overhead photo of chocolate covered peanut butter eggs on a baking sheet with one removed | Image and Copyright Policy: © Beyond the Butter, LLC
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    • What Makes These the Best Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs?
    • Does This Recipe Really Use Paraffin Wax?
    • Paraffin Wax Substitution
    • Recommended Tools
    • Quick Tips Before Starting
    • Looking for More Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats?
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    What Makes These the Best Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs?

    In my family, when Easter arrives, these chocolate covered peanut butter eggs are the one thing we always make!

    The filling or egg part uses unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, and powdered sugar. Then they're dipped in semi-sweet melted chocolate. They're great kept in the refrigerator and even better in the freezer!

    Close up photo of half eaten chocolate covered peanut butter egg | Image and Copyright Policy: © Beyond the Butter, LLC

    Does This Recipe Really Use Paraffin Wax?

    The one question I seem to get asked the most is, "Does this chocolate covered peanut butter eggs recipe really call for paraffin wax?"

    The answer to that is yes, but it is only to help thin the chocolate and give it a nice shine. It also helps to prevent the chocolate from softening or melting if the chocolate covered peanut butter eggs are left out at room temperature.

    And while ingesting a little bit will not harm you, it is highly flammable. When heating it, do so over low heat, and never leave it unattended as it's melting. You will add in the semi-sweet chocolate chips after the paraffin wax has melted fully.

    Paraffin Wax Substitution

    Instead of the paraffin wax, you can easily use either 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil or vegetable shortening. Both will help to thin the chocolate out, but only the coconut oil will give it a little shine, like the paraffin wax.

    If the chocolate covered peanut butter eggs are left out at room temperature, the chocolate will soften and begin to melt.

    Overhead image of chocolate covered peanut butter eggs on a baking sheet | © Beyond the Butter, LLC

    Recommended Tools

    You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer for this recipe, and you'll also need a few other essential tools, which I've listed below.

    • Double Boiler
    • Cookie Sheet or Jelly Roll Pan
    • Wax Paper
    • Forks or Candy Dipping Tools
    • Mixing Bowls
    KitchenAid KHM926CA 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater II Accessories and Pro Whisk
    Nordic Ware 43174 3 Piece Baker's Delight Set, Aluminum
    GIR: Get It Right All Silicone Mini, Skinny & Ultimate Spatula 3 Pc Set
    Ateco 1378 Dipping Tool 3-Piece Set, Stainless Steel
    KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield, 5-Quart, Empire Red
    Anchor Hocking 10pc Glass Mixing Bowl Set
    Joseph Joseph Shake-It Self-Tapping Sieve, Large
    USA Large Cookie Sheet
    Cuisinart MCP111-20N MultiClad Pro Stainless Universal Double Boiler with Cover
    Zassenhaus Magnetic Retro Kitchen Timer
    KitchenAid KHM926CA 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater II Accessories and Pro Whisk
    Nordic Ware 43174 3 Piece Baker's Delight Set, Aluminum
    GIR: Get It Right All Silicone Mini, Skinny & Ultimate Spatula 3 Pc Set
    Ateco 1378 Dipping Tool 3-Piece Set, Stainless Steel
    KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield, 5-Quart, Empire Red
    Anchor Hocking 10pc Glass Mixing Bowl Set
    Joseph Joseph Shake-It Self-Tapping Sieve, Large
    USA Large Cookie Sheet
    Cuisinart MCP111-20N MultiClad Pro Stainless Universal Double Boiler with Cover
    Zassenhaus Magnetic Retro Kitchen Timer
    Angled photo of chocolate covered peanut butter eggs on a baking sheet | Image and Copyright Policy: © Beyond the Butter, LLC

    Quick Tips Before Starting

    • Paraffin wax is totally optional with this recipe. Its main purpose is to thin and add a little shine to the chocolate. It also keeps the chocolate from melting when left out at room temperature.
    • Alternatively, you can use a little vegetable shortening or coconut oil.
    • If you don't own a double boiler, you can take a medium saucepan, fill with water to 1" - 1 ½", and top it with a glass heatproof mixing bowl. Place the chocolate in the glass bowl and melt over low heat.
    • Have your cookie sheet or jelly roll pan ready and lined with wax paper once your chocolate has melted. I keep mine to the left of my double boiler, so I don't have to move it far once the egg has been dipped in chocolate.
    • With any leftover chocolate you have, you can dip pretzels, Oreos, or whatever you fancy covered in chocolate! We like to dip pretzels and then store them in a container in the refrigerator. So good!

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    Close up image of half eaten covered peanut butter egg on a baking sheet.

    Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

    Author: Jennifer
    Whip up these Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs for a simple Easter treat that everyone will love! They have a light and fluffy peanut butter filling with a silky chocolate coating. Easy to make and taste wonderful! 
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    Prep Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 2 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
    Course Chocolate
    Cuisine Dessert
    Servings 29
    Calories 175 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
    • ¾ cup Peanut Butter (creamy)
    • ½ cup Marshmallow Fluff
    • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
    • 12 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
    • ½ square Paraffin Wax (optional (or 1-2 tablespoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening))

    Instructions

    • Prepare a small baking sheet or container lined with wax paper.
    • Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the unsalted butter, peanut butter, and marshmallow fluff on medium-high speed until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
      ½ cup Unsalted Butter, ¾ cup Peanut Butter, ½ cup Marshmallow Fluff
    • Switching the mixer speed to low, add in the powdered sugar a little at a time until the peanut butter egg mixture forms. It should be soft, creamy, and on the sticky side.
      2 cups Powdered Sugar
    • Take a spoonful of mixture and with your hands, roll it into an egg-like shape and place on the baking sheet. Repeat this step until all the mixture is used. If the peanut butter egg mixture is too sticky to handle, you can either refrigerate it for an hour or roll the egg shape in a little powdered sugar.
    • Freeze the peanut butter eggs until they are firm enough to dip into the chocolate (minimum 1 hour). The longer they have the chance to firm up in the freezer, the less likely they'll fall apart while you dip them into the melted chocolate.
    • Using a double boiler (fill the bottom boiler with about 1″-1.5″ water), melt the paraffin wax over low-heat uncovered until melted. Then add in the bag of chocolate chips until completely melted. D
      o not melt the paraffin wax and the chocolate chips together at the same time. If using coconut oil or vegetable shortening in place of the paraffin wax, you can add this to the chocolate chips at the same time.
      12 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, ½ square Paraffin Wax
    • Dip each egg into the melted chocolate using candy dipping tools or a fork (or two, if helpful) and set back onto the wax paper.
    • After the chocolate has hardened, trim off any excess chocolate from the bottom.
    • Store the chocolate covered peanut butter eggs in the fridge or you can freeze them in a tightly sealed container for a month.

    Recipe Notes

    • Paraffin wax is totally optional with this recipe. Its main purpose is to thin and add a little shine to the chocolate. It also keeps the chocolate from melting when left out at room temperature.
    • Alternatively, you can use a little vegetable shortening or coconut oil.
    • If you don't own a double boiler, you can take a medium saucepan, fill with water to 1" - 1 ½", and top it with a glass heatproof mixing bowl. Place the chocolate in the glass bowl and melt over low heat.
    • Have your cookie sheet or jelly roll pan ready and lined with wax paper once your chocolate has melted. I keep mine to the left of my double boiler, so I don't have to move it far once the egg has been dipped in chocolate.
    • With any leftover chocolate you have, you can dip pretzels, Oreos, or whatever you fancy covered in chocolate! We like to dip pretzels and then store them in a container in the refrigerator. So good!
    • Recipe adapted from my Grammy's family recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritonal information provided above is an estimate only and will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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    1. Nicole Clark says

      February 12, 2023 at 12:09 pm

      Is there a replacement option for the fluff if you don’t have fluff on hand?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 12, 2023 at 3:23 pm

        I only made them as written, but you could try melting some marshmallows together. I would let it cool before adding it to the rest of the mixture, though.

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