Peanut Butter Easter Eggs Recipe

Taste of Home

IngredientsNumber of servings: 1 egg

• 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

How to make it  35 minutes, plus chilling

• 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.
• 2

  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.