Peanut Butter Easter Eggs Recipe

By Booper-2

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, optional

Preparation

Step 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.

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. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.
Yield: 16 eggs.