Description
These Homemade Easter Candy Delights are festive, customizable treats perfect for Easter baskets or springtime celebrations. Featuring peanut butter eggs, marshmallow chicks, and colorful chocolate creations, this easy Easter candy recipe is fun to make and even better to share.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips or melting wafers (milk, dark, or white)
- Food coloring (variety of colors for decorating)
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Sprinkles or candy eyes for decorating
- Candy molds or silicone egg molds (optional)
Instructions
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Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla in a bowl until a soft dough forms.
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Shape the mixture into egg forms and place on a tray. Freeze until firm, about 15–20 minutes.
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Melt chocolate chips or wafers in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
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Dip frozen peanut butter eggs into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
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For marshmallow chicks or eggs, melt marshmallows with corn syrup and shape using molds or by hand.
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Decorate all candies with food coloring, shredded coconut, sprinkles, or candy eyes.
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Let candies sit at room temperature until fully set before packaging or serving.
Notes
- Add rice cereal to marshmallow mix for crunch.
- Mix in freeze-dried fruit powder for a fruity flavor.
- Fill chocolate shells with caramel, cookie butter, or nougat for extra indulgence.
- Use dark chocolate and sugar-free nut butter for a healthier version.
- Vegan-friendly: Use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate.
