Easter Egg Buttercream Candies
Easter Egg Buttercream Candies are delightful treats that bring a touch of nostalgia to your spring celebrations. With their pastel shells and creamy buttercream filling, these candies are perfect for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying as a sweet indulgence during your downtime. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress everyone at your next celebration!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 candies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (gel preferred)
- 2–4 tbsp milk or cream
- 12 oz candy coating (melting chocolate or candy wafers)
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the unsalted butter with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Divide the mixture into separate bowls and add food coloring drop by drop until desired colors are achieved.
- Shape the colored buttercream into egg forms and chill on a parchment-lined tray for 30 minutes.
- Melt the candy coating in a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each chilled buttercream egg into the melted coating using a fork, allowing excess to drip off before placing back on parchment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, swap vanilla extract with almond or lemon zest. Decorate with colorful sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch. Store candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.