Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

By littlefish

candy

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.