Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

By Sarah-Lyn

You won't be able to eat just one of these peanut buttery treats. And don't forget to get the kids involved with this wonderful recipe-it'll be worth the sticky fingers! Mary Joyce Johnson - Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• Pastel sprinkles

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter; gradually add the confectioners' sugar, cracker crumbs, peanut butter and vanilla. Shape into 16 eggs; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles; return eggs to waxed paper. Chill until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 16 eggs.


Nutrition Facts: 1 egg equals 322 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.