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

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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