chocolate dipped peanut butter eggs!

I made Zan one of his favorite Easter treats this weekend... dark chocolate, peanut butter eggs! This recipe is SUPER simple and requires zero baking. The advantage of making them from scratch is that you're able to use organic ingredients, less sugar or your preferred chocolate (milk, dark or white). I'm even thinking these could taste good using almond butter if you have a peanut allergy! Once all of your eggs are decorated, package them up in cellophane bags and tie with some twine. A very easy and cute Easter treat :)

Hand Dipped Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

Ingredients

1 cup sifted powdered sugar 

1/2 creamy peanut butter (I used organic and it worked well) 

3 tablespoons butter, softened 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 bag dipping chocolate, your choice (I used dark chocolate chunks)

Directions

Mix together powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter and vanilla. Roll the the mixture out to about 1/2 inch thick. Use an egg cookie cutter to get a nice shape. Place all the eggs on parchment paper and leave in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Melt the chocolate in a double-broiler and then hand dip the peanut butter eggs using a fork and a spatula. Place them on the parchment paper and place in the freezer again for a few minutes for a nice smooth finish. 

Decorate

Melt candy melts to use as "glue" and then place a small dot on the back of the sprinkle. Place the sprinkle wherever you want on the egg and you're done! 

Photo credit: Sugar and Charm