Chocolate Dipped Easter Egg Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Dipped Easter Egg Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup smooth peanut butter or 1 cup chunky peanut butter; ½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla or 2 teaspoons almond extract; 16 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped; candy sprinkles

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup smooth peanut butter or 1 cup chunky peanut butter
½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla or 2 teaspoons almond extract
16 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped
candy sprinkles

1
Preheat oven to 325F Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Mix together flour and salt.
3
Beat together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy.
4
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Beat in vanilla.
6
At low speed, beat in flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition, until a dough forms.
7
Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
8
Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
9
On flat surface, shape each ball into an egg shape, with bottom side flat.
10
Place cookies, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheet.
11
Bake cookies until just set, 10 to 12 minutes.
12
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
13
In a saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly.
14
Dip bottom half of each cookie into chocolate, allowing excess to drip back into pan.
15
Immediately press candies into chocolate-covered portion to decorate as desired.
16
Place on waxed paper.
17
Chill until set.

3551

kcal

Calories

206

Fat

374

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup smooth peanut butter or 1 cup chunky peanut butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Dipped Easter Egg Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Dipped Easter Egg Cookies

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