Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

  Desserts

Get the kids involved in making these chocolate and peanut buttery treats, well worth the sticky fingers!

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Average Rating: 4.583333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.
YIELD: 16 eggs.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • Confectioners' sugar icing and sprinkles, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and cracker crumbs. Shape mixture into 16 eggs; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
  • 2. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off.
  • 3. Return eggs to baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • 4. If desired, decorate eggs with icing and sprinkles. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 egg: 346 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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