Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
Peanut Butter Easter Eggs might be just the condiment you are searching for. This recipe serves 16. One serving contains 350 calories, 5g of protein, and 19g of fat. Not From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. This recipe from Taste of Home requires butter, graham cracker crumbs, vanillan extract, and shortening. It is perfect for Easter.

Instructions

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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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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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Return eggs to baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
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If desired, decorate eggs with icing.
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Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.
DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings16
Health Score0
OccasionsEaster
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