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Thomas Baker

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs Irresistible Easy Treats

These Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are delightful and simple to make, perfect for anyone craving easy snack recipes with a sweet twist. Inspired by the classic Reese's candy, this recipe offers a fun baking experience and results in delicious snacks recipes that look like speckled robin's eggs. A perfect Easter dessert or a sweet treat to enjoy any time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 14 eggs
Calories: 248

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cup natural, runny peanut butter (no sugar added)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 ounces white chocolate melting wafers (we use Ghirardelli brand)
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon blue spirulina + 1/4 teaspoon matcha powder (or use a 2:1 ratio of any blue and green food dye)
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder + 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

  1. Combine peanut butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, almond flour, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until smooth and fully mixed.
  2. Divide the mixture into 2-tablespoon scoops, then roll each into a ball and press gently to form an egg shape.
  3. Arrange the shaped eggs on parchment paper and place them in the freezer to chill while preparing the coating.
  4. Mix cocoa powder with water in a small bowl for the speckle effect and set aside.
  5. Microwave the white chocolate wafers and coconut oil in short bursts, stirring frequently until melted completely.
  6. Stir in the blue spirulina and matcha or your chosen food coloring to achieve a robin’s egg blue shade.
  7. Insert a toothpick into each chilled egg, dip them into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, then place back on parchment.
  8. Once the coating firms up but is not fully hardened, carefully pull out the toothpicks to avoid cracks in the chocolate.
  9. Use a pastry brush dipped in the cocoa-water mixture to flick speckles onto the coated eggs from about 8 inches above.
  10. Refrigerate the eggs for around 10 minutes until the chocolate speckles dry and harden.
  11. Store finished eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for longer keeping, thawing slightly before serving.

Notes

  • If you can't find blue spirulina or matcha powder, feel free to substitute with natural or gel food coloring; mixing blue and green works great for that robin's egg color. These treats keep best refrigerated inside an airtight container and can be frozen for up to 4 months; thaw a little before enjoying for best texture.