Best 6 Old Fashion Peanut Butter Eggs Recipes

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Calling all peanut butter and chocolate lovers! Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Old Fashion Peanut Butter Eggs. These classic treats are not just a feast for the taste buds but a nostalgic trip back in time.

Dive into a world of creamy peanut butter filling enveloped in a rich chocolate shell. Each bite is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to simpler times. With our carefully crafted recipes, you can create these timeless treats from scratch or indulge in a modern twist with our no-bake variation.

Our classic recipe embodies the traditional method of making peanut butter eggs, using simple ingredients and time-honored techniques. Peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract come together to form a smooth and velvety filling, while melted chocolate provides a glossy and decadent coating.

For those who prefer a quicker and equally delicious option, our no-bake recipe offers a delightful shortcut. Peanut butter, honey, and oats combine to create a filling with a chewy texture, while melted chocolate still provides the perfect finishing touch.

No matter which recipe you choose, our Old Fashion Peanut Butter Eggs are sure to be a hit. They're perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, adding a touch of nostalgia to your gatherings, or simply enjoying as a delightful anytime snack. So gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's recreate these timeless treats together!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOUTHERN CHURCH PEANUT BUTTER EGGS



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Love the Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs that churches make around Easter time? These Southern Church Peanut Butter Eggs are just like those, they're perfect and taste amazing!

Provided by Angie - BigBearsWife.com

Categories     Easter

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
1 pound powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
24 ounces melting chocolate wafers
15 sugar flowers (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter and peanut butter together over medium heat. Once the butter and peanut butter mixture is melted pour it into another large bowl. Stir in the vanilla. Stir in the powdered sugar until well combined. Place into fridge for 30 minutes. Remove from fridge and roll dough into large egg shapes I normally get about 15-16 eggs. Roll smaller eggs to get more. Lay eggs on a tray that has been lined with paper towels. The paper towels will soak up some of the oils. Place eggs on tray with paper towels and place into the fridge to 2-3 hours. Remove eggs from fridge. Melt chocolate according to package directions. Dip each egg into the chocolate and tap off excess. Place eggs onto a tray lined with parchment paper. Top each egg with a sugar flower. Let chocolate eggs dry until Chocolate hardens.

PEANUT BUTTER EGGS



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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

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar (17.3 ounces) creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, optional
6 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup shortening

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 EASTER EGGS



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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

1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon milk
8 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon shortening

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

OLD-FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER PIE



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My mother made a chewy, gooey peanut butter pie I loved as a child. Now I continue the tradition for the next generation of peanut butter lovers. -Brianna DeBlake, Fremont, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Dough for single-crust pie
1-1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional toppings: Chopped peanuts, broken Nutter Butter cookies and whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge., In a large bowl, beat corn syrup, sugar, peanut butter and salt until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake 60-70 minutes or until top is puffed and center is almost set; cover top loosely with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning., Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack. (Top may sink and crack slightly upon cooling.) Serve or refrigerate within 2 hours. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

OLD FASHION PEANUT BUTTER EGGS



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So, so yummy!

Provided by Hope Bolen @HopeB

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 - medium potato, peeled
1 tablespoon(s) butter
1 pound(s) powder sugar
18 ounce(s) jar of creamy peanut butter
12 ounce(s) package of chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Bake potato until mushy, mash with butter until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.
  • Add peanut butter and mix well. Shape into the form of an egg and place onto a wax paper lined pan.
  • Let stand overnight, (I put it in the frig), until firm. Melt chocolate chips in a double broiler & coat the eggs.
  • Set a side until the chocolate hardens. I like to keep these in the refrigerator.

OLD FASHIONED PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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A double dose of peanut butter!

Provided by Stephanie Watts

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups peanut butter chips
1 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, and vanilla with an electric mixer until well blended. Beat in both sugars. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Stir in half of the dry ingredients into the mixture. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Mix in remaining ingredients. Stir in peanut butter chips.
  • For each cookie, roll 1 heaping tablespoon full of dough into 1 3/4 inch diameter ball. Arrange balls 2 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Using the back of fork, flatten dough balls and form a crosshatch on tops.
  • Bake cookies until dry on top, about 15 minutes.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer cookies to cooling racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 90.4 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

Tips:

  • To make the peanut butter mixture smooth and creamy, use a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
  • For a richer flavor, use a high-quality peanut butter.
  • If the peanut butter mixture is too thick, add a small amount of milk or water until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • To make the eggs easier to dip, chill them for at least 30 minutes before dipping.
  • To get a smooth and even coating, use a fork to dip the eggs into the peanut butter mixture.
  • To prevent the chocolate from cracking, let the eggs cool completely before dipping them into the melted chocolate.
  • To make the eggs more festive, decorate them with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or candy.

Conclusion:

These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Eggs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for Easter or any other occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be decorated to your liking. With their creamy peanut butter filling and rich chocolate coating, these eggs are sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

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