CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER EGGS

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Received this in a flyer through the mail. They said you could decorate them with royal icing or top the eggs with colored sprinkles. They sounded good.

Provided by Jane from Ohio

Categories     Candy

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
2 -3 tablespoons milk
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Mix together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter.
  • Add milk, one tablespoon at a time until.
  • it becomes a nice workable dough.
  • it will be like play dough and easy to work with.
  • form dough into egg shapes
  • place in freezer for 1 hour.
  • Place chocolate chips in and
  • shortening in a glass measuring cup.
  • Microwave 1 minute at a time, stirring in between, until melted.
  • (Can use a double broiler if you prefer).
  • Dip each egg in the melted chocolate.
  • place on waxed paper until set.
  • trim any excess chocolate off that may pool with a paring knife.
  • Decorate with royal icing or sprinkles if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.8, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 10.5, Sodium 188.5, Carbohydrate 73.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 65, Protein 10

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