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Easter Egg Buttercream Candies


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 candies 1x

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