Best Crispy Easter Eggs Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER EASTER EGGS

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Get the kids involved in making these chocolate and peanut buttery treats, well worth the sticky fingers! -Mary Joyce Johnson, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 eggs.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. , Return eggs to baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes., If desired, decorate eggs with icing and sprinkles. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER EGGS II

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I make these wonderful chocolate covered peanut butter candies in the shape of eggs at Christmas time.

Provided by Laura

Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups creamy peanut butter
¾ cup butter
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Stir in confectioners' sugar and crisp rice cereal until a dough is formed. Place this mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour to allow it to cool until it is easier to work with. Shape mixture into egg shapes and freeze for 20 minutes.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler over low heat. When melted, dip egg shapes in chocolate. Place on waxed paper and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 201.6 mg, Sugar 32.4 g