Country Woman
Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.
YIELD: 16 eggs.
Get the kids involved in making these chocolate and peanut buttery treats, well worth the sticky fingers! —Mary Joyce Johnson, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons shortening
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Confectioners' sugar icing and sprinkles, optional
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off.
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3.
Return eggs to baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
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4.
If desired, decorate eggs with icing and sprinkles. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.
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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