Best Old Fashion Peanut Butter Eggs Recipes

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PEANUT BUTTER EASTER EGGS



Peanut Butter Easter Eggs image

My Mom made these chocolate-dipped peanut butter eggs for many years. She would put our names on them in frosting and decorate with bunnies and flowers. They bring back wonderful memories.

Provided by Valerie Cain Cuff

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Chocolate Candy Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
ΒΌ cup butter
1 tablespoon milk
8 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter and milk (if needed for moisture) until blended. Shape mixture into two 1/2 pound eggs or make a bunch of smaller eggs. Freeze eggs for 1 hour.
  • While the eggs are freezing, cut semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place in top of double boiler with shortening. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Stick a long-tined fork in top of each peanut butter egg, dip it in melted chocolate to cover then drain on waxed paper. When the eggs are cooled and set, decorate the eggs to suit your fancy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 95.1 mg, Sugar 35.9 g

PEANUT BUTTER EASTER EGGS



Peanut Butter Easter Eggs image

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

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.

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