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Homemade Butter Cream Eggs

Delicious homemade butter cream eggs, perfect for Easter or any special occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Butter Cream Filling
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency
Chocolate Coating
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional, for smoothness

Method
 

Prepare the Butter Cream Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and milk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Refrigerate the mixture for about 15 minutes to firm up.
Shape the Eggs
  1. Once the filling is firm, shape it into egg shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Freeze the shaped eggs for about 30 minutes until solid.
Prepare the Chocolate Coating
  1. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a chocolate melting pot or microwave, stirring until smooth.
Coat the Eggs
  1. Dip each frozen butter cream egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
  2. Place the coated eggs back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Repeat until all eggs are coated, then refrigerate until the chocolate is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These butter cream eggs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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