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