Old-Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

🥜🍫 Old-Fashioned Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
📝 Ingredients
For the filling:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–2½ cups powdered sugar
For the coating:
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the peanut butter filling
   In a bowl, mix peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
   Add vanilla extract.
   Gradually mix in powdered sugar until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
2. Shape the eggs
   Scoop out portions and shape into small egg forms using your hands.
   Place on a lined tray.
   Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes until firm.
3. Melt the chocolate
   In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil.
   Stir until smooth.
4. Coat the eggs
   Dip each chilled peanut butter egg into melted chocolate.
   Use a fork to lift and let excess drip off.
   Place back on parchment paper.
5. Chill & set
   Refrigerate for about 20–30 minutes until chocolate hardens.
   💡 Tips
   Add a pinch of salt for a sweet-salty balance.
   Use crunchy peanut butter if you like texture.
   Drizzle extra chocolate on top for decoration.