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Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Name: Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 eggs.
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 35 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.

Makes

16 eggs

Updated: Apr. 25, 2022

Get the kids involved in making these chocolate and peanut buttery treats, well worth the sticky fingers! —Mary Joyce Johnson, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

To decorate eggs with bunny ears: Cut decorative paper into bunny ears. Tape each ear to a toothpick; insert into top of eggs. Remove ears before eating.

Confectioners' sugar icing: In a bowl, mix 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 4 teaspoons corn syrup, 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1-2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Tint with paste food coloring if desired. Yield: 2/3 cup. To decorate eggs with bunny ears: Cut decorative paper into bunny ears. Tape each ear to a toothpick; insert into top of eggs. Remove ears before eating.

Nutrition Facts

1 egg: 346 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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