Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

Step 1

Cover a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside.

Step 2

Add powdered sugar and peanut butter to a large bowl and using a high-speed mixer, beat together until combined. Add melted butter and beat until smooth.

Step 3

Add milk, vanilla and salt, continue to beat until a soft and smooth dough forms. The dough may be a little crumbly, which is ok.

Step 4

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough in a disk about ½ inch thick. Using an egg cookie cutter, measuring cups that resemble an egg or a knife, cut the dough into egg-like shapes. Place on the prepared cookie sheet. Freeze for an hour.

Step 5

Add chocolate chips and shortening to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds increments, stirring after each one until fully melted. Careful to not burn it.

Step 6

Using two forks, dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate to coat. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Chill for 20 minutes, or until chocolate hardens. Keet in the fridge.

Step 8

Serve and enjoy!