Ingredients
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For the Buttercream Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Flavor Variations (choose one or more):
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for chocolate buttercream)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for peanut butter filling)
- ½ teaspoon almond or coconut extract (instead of vanilla)
- 1 teaspoon citrus zest (lemon or orange)
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 12 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (for smoother coating)
Optional Decorations:
- Colored sprinkles
- Melted white chocolate (for drizzling)
- Edible glitter or candy pearls
- Food coloring for dyed white chocolate
Instructions
1. Make the buttercream filling
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, mixing after each addition.
- Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
- If desired, divide the mixture into portions and stir in additional flavor variations like cocoa powder, peanut butter, or citrus zest.
2. Shape the candies
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of buttercream filling and roll it into a ball.
- Gently shape each ball into an oval or egg shape by flattening slightly and tapering the ends.
- Place shaped eggs on the lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
3. Melt the chocolate coating
- In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil or butter.
- Melt using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and glossy.
4. Coat the buttercream eggs
- Using a fork or candy dipping tool, dip each chilled buttercream egg into the melted chocolate.
- Tap off excess chocolate and return the coated eggs to the parchment-lined sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter if desired.
- For additional decoration, drizzle colored melted chocolate or white chocolate over the set candies.
5. Chill and serve
- Refrigerate the coated eggs for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate is fully set.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in a cool place.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy egg
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 19g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g