1-Step 1: Melt the peanut butter base Place the peanut butter and unsalted butter in a medium bowl. Microwave until melted, then stir until smooth. If the mixture still looks a little lumpy, microwave it for an extra 10 seconds and stir again. This first step gives you a creamy base that blends evenly with the sugar.

2-Step 2: Add the sugar, salt, and vanilla Mix in the salt and vanilla extract first, then add the powdered sugar gradually. Stir well after each addition so the mixture stays smooth and does not clump. As you mix, it should turn into a soft dough that is thick enough to shape into eggs. If you are using almond butter, cashew butter, or natural peanut butter, add a little more sugar if the mixture feels too soft.

3-Step 3: Shape the eggs Scoop the mixture into 2-tablespoon portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then gently pinch and shape it into an egg. Place each one on a lined sheet pan. This recipe makes 12 eggs, so try to keep the sizes even for better dipping and serving. If the filling sticks to your hands, chill it for a few minutes or wear gloves to make shaping easier.

4-Step 4: Chill until firm Move the shaped eggs to the fridge or freezer. Chilling is important because cold eggs are much easier to dip in warm chocolate. A fridge chill of about 30 minutes works well, but a shorter freeze can also help if you are in a hurry. The eggs should feel firm on the outside before you coat them.

5-Step 5: Melt the chocolate Put the milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt it in 30-second bursts, stirring between each round. Stop as soon as the chocolate is smooth. Overheating can make it thick and hard to work with, so stir often. If you want, you can also use white chocolate or dark chocolate for a different look and flavor.

6-Step 6: Dip and decorate Take the chilled eggs from the fridge or freezer and dip them into the melted chocolate one at a time. Work quickly so the filling does not soften. Tap off the extra chocolate and place each coated egg back on the lined pan. Drizzle with extra melted chocolate if you want a decorative finish.

7-Step 7: Let them set and serve Let the chocolate harden at room temperature, or chill again for faster setting. Once the coating is firm, the Peanut Butter Eggs are ready to serve. You can enjoy them right away or store them for later in an airtight container.