Peanut Butter Eggs
"This recipe came from my mother-in-law, who gives a basket of homemade Easter candy to each of her children and grandchildren," says Robin Perry from her home in Seneca, Pennsylvania.9 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + standing
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup marshmallow creme
- 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 pound milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons shortening
- Colored sprinkles, optional
Directions
- In a small bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and marshmallow
- cream until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Drop by
- level tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; form
- into egg shapes. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth.
- Dip eggs into candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Return to
- baking sheet; immediately decorate with sprinkles if desired. Let
- stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 413 calories, 23 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 113 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.