Description
Easter Egg Buttercream Candies are a delightful treat that brings joy and nostalgia to any celebration. With their creamy, buttery center encased in a crunchy chocolate shell, these colorful candies are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Easy to make and customizable with various flavors and colors, they’re sure to brighten your dessert table this Easter season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk (adjust as needed)
- Food coloring (as desired)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Beat softened butter in a bowl until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring until combined.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture, roll into egg shapes, and chill on parchment-lined trays for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips until smooth. Dip each chilled egg into the chocolate and let excess drip off before placing back on parchment paper.
- Allow to cool completely until set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg