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PEANUT BUTTER EGGS



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These easy-to-make confections are a must for me at Easter. Have youngsters help shape the eggs, then reward them with some of the chocolaty candies. -Ethel Charles, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar (17.3 ounces) creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, optional
6 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Stir in coconut if desired. Form rounded tablespoonfuls into egg shapes. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening: stir until smooth. Dip eggs until coated; place on waxed paper to harden. , For more decorative eggs, place about 1/4 cup melted chocolate in a small plastic bag. Cut a hole in the corner of the bag; pipe chocolate over tops of eggs. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER EASTER EGGS



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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
¼ 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 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

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

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