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.

Asratul Kau
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I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I actually really liked these Easter eggs. The chocolate coating was the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Camren Ostby
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These were delicious! I used creamy peanut butter and it was the perfect consistency. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Queen khalifa
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I had a hard time finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth it in the end. The peanut butter Easter eggs turned out great and they were a big hit with my family.


Maryann Ejimofor
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These were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They were also a little messy to make, but they were worth it in the end.


Jesse Hyatt
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but they were actually really good! The peanut butter and chocolate go together perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ridoy Biswas
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I used different colors of sprinkles to decorate them and they looked so festive.


Andreas Macwelandile
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I followed the recipe exactly and the peanut butter Easter eggs turned out great! They were a little messy to make, but they were worth it. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Gero Too
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These were delicious! I used dark chocolate and it was the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I will definitely be making these again.


Natalie Cantu
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I made these peanut butter Easter eggs for my kids and they loved them! They were so easy to make and turned out so cute. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


james tafoya
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These peanut butter Easter eggs were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. I will definitely be making these again next year.


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