Peanut butter meltaway eggs are a delightful treat that offer a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable confections. We'll delve into the finest ingredients to use, step-by-step instructions for hassle-free preparation, and essential tips to ensure your peanut butter meltaway eggs turn out perfectly. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more!
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PEANUT BUTTER EGGS
These easy-to-make confections are a must for me at Easter. Have youngsters help shape the eggs, then reward them with some of the chocolaty candies. -Ethel Charles, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Stir in coconut if desired. Form rounded tablespoonfuls into egg shapes. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening: stir until smooth. Dip eggs until coated; place on waxed paper to harden. , For more decorative eggs, place about 1/4 cup melted chocolate in a small plastic bag. Cut a hole in the corner of the bag; pipe chocolate over tops of eggs. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER MELTAWAY EGGS
Categories Chocolate Quick & Easy
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt white chocolate in microwave, stopping every 30 secs. to stir. Stir in peanut butter until well mixed. Add oil & stir well for 2-3 mins. Pour peanut butter mixture into molds or fill each half of the plastic eggs. Set molds in freezer for 10 mins. or until frozen solid. Melt milk chocolate in microwave. Using for or skewer, dip eggs into chocolate then lay on drying rack or tin foil to air dry. Serve at room temp. for softer eggs. Can also be served frozen.
PEANUT BUTTER EGGS II
I make these wonderful chocolate covered peanut butter candies in the shape of eggs at Christmas time.
Provided by Laura
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Stir in confectioners' sugar and crisp rice cereal until a dough is formed. Place this mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour to allow it to cool until it is easier to work with. Shape mixture into egg shapes and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler over low heat. When melted, dip egg shapes in chocolate. Place on waxed paper and allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 201.6 mg, Sugar 32.4 g
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE MELTAWAYS
People are amazed how easy it is to make these impressive-looking chocolate peanut butter cup candies. The recipe makes a big batch for you to share.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Microwave, uncovered, on high 30 seconds longer; stir until smooth. , Pour into miniature muffin liners. Place on a baking sheet; refrigerate until set. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER EASTER EGGS
My Mom made these chocolate-dipped peanut butter eggs for many years. She would put our names on them in frosting and decorate with bunnies and flowers. They bring back wonderful memories.
Provided by Valerie Cain Cuff
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Chocolate Candy Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter and milk (if needed for moisture) until blended. Shape mixture into two 1/2 pound eggs or make a bunch of smaller eggs. Freeze eggs for 1 hour.
- While the eggs are freezing, cut semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place in top of double boiler with shortening. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Stick a long-tined fork in top of each peanut butter egg, dip it in melted chocolate to cover then drain on waxed paper. When the eggs are cooled and set, decorate the eggs to suit your fancy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 95.1 mg, Sugar 35.9 g
LINDA'S PEANUT BUTTER EASTER EGGS
I just made these for the first time today with my cooking and recipes group, and they are unbelieveably YUMMY! Try making them with the kids, or for your kids, grandchildren, family, friends and co-workers! They will love you FOREVER :) Please try my other Easter egg recipes too! Recipe #220348 and Recipe #220417.
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Candy
Time 3h
Yield 28 3x2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the butter and cream cheese together. (I put mine in the microwave for 40 secs. to soften), then cream together.
- Add the confectionary sugar about 1 cup at a time, and mix well. (I use my hands to mix it all in).
- Add the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt, and mix until well-blended. (I use my hands to mix it all in).
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hours (I stick the bowl in the freezer for about 1/2 hr., to harden the dough.
- Form the peanut butter mixture into egg shapes, then refrigerate again for at least 1 hour (Again, I put them in the freezer instead of the fridge).
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave oven or in a double boiler. (I had better results using a double boiler, because the steaming water helps the chips to stay creamy longer).
- Quickly place the eggs, doing one at a time, in the chocolate mixture to coat the bottom, then lift it with a thin spatulda, and with a knife I spread all along the sides and top of the egg, then with the knife I fluff the top of the chocolate to make the eggs look pretty. Just press down on the chocolate and lift up, with a butter knife. Do it all over the top of the egg.
- You have to work quickly while the eggs are frozen, as the heat from the chocolate chips makes them soft again rather quickly. If you notice them getting too soft, stick them back in the freezer for a few minutes.
- Arrange the chocolate coated eggs on a waxed paper lined tray, and allow the chocolate to harden. (I stick mine in the freezer for easier handling when coating with the chocolate).
- Place each peanut butter egg in a paper candy cup.
- You can decorate your eggs with pastel colored Easter sprinkles or pastel jimmies, found in the cake/decorating section at the grocery store.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 176.6, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 43.7, Protein 5.5
PEANUT BUTTER MELTAWAY CANDY
Make and share this Peanut Butter Meltaway Candy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Candy
Time 15m
Yield 70 candies, 70 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In microwave, melt the chocolate in a glass bowl in one minute intervals, stirring in between. Do not overheat chocolate.
- If your microwave has a melt feature, that will work as well.
- Stir chocolate until it has a smooth consistency.
- Add in peanut butter and stir until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Pour into a 9x13 inch ungreased ceramic baking pan.
- Put in refrigerator until firm.
- Cut into desired shapes.
- Let sit at room temperature 20-30 minutes before serving, especially if refrigerated overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 38.5, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 2.2
PEANUT BUTTER MELTAWAY FUDGE RECIPE
Provided by weez50
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt white chocolate & peanut butter until smooth. Pour into 9x13 pan. Melt milk chocolate until smooth. Pour over white chocolate and swirl. Refrigerate 2 hours. Cut into squares. Refrigerate overnight, then remove from pan.
PEANUT BUTTER MELTAWAY CAKE
If you love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate this cake is a dream. It's an old-fashioned chocolate cake that's fluffy and delicate. Then, there's a layer of peanut butter. On top is a cooked chocolate frosting that's rich and fudge-like. When all three layers are combined in a bite, it is heavenly. This easy chocolate cake will disappear in no time. To make it pretty, add extra dabs of peanut butter on top.
Provided by SK H @Soos
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine the cake ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour cake batter into a 9x13 pan prepared with baking spray. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
- Mix together peanut butter and 3/4 tsp of cooking oil.
- Spread this mixture on top of the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Heat in a saucepan 1/4 cup of cocoa, powdered sugar, sour milk, butter, and vanilla (you can sour the milk with vinegar, add about half a tsp of vinegar to the milk and it should thicken you may need a dab more). Mix this until smooth and comes to a boil.
- Let cool for a few minutes... Pour and spread over the peanut butter layer.
- Cool and keep refrigerated.
Tips:
- Choose the right peanut butter: For the best flavor and texture, use a creamy, unsalted peanut butter. Avoid using natural peanut butter brands that contain oil, as these may cause the eggs to separate.
- Chill the eggs before baking: Chilling the eggs helps them to hold their shape better in the oven. This will result in a more evenly baked egg.
- Use a light touch when mixing the eggs and peanut butter: Overmixing can cause the eggs to become tough. Gently fold the ingredients together until they are just combined.
- Bake the eggs until they are just set: Overbaking will cause the eggs to become dry and crumbly. Bake the eggs until the centers are still slightly jiggly.
- Let the eggs cool completely before serving: This will help them to firm up and hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter meltaway eggs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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