Chocolate Easter Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe

Name: Chocolate Easter Peanut Butter Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 2-1/3 cups Confectioners Sugar; 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs; 1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1-1/2 cup Dark Or Milk Chocolate Chips; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Shortening; Sprinkles, To Decorate (optional); 5 ounces, weight White Chocolate Chips; Food Coloring Gel

Servings: persons

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1. In a large bowl, cream the butter.
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2. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, cracker crumbs, peanut butter and vanilla.
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3. With your hands shape the mixture into 16 eggs and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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4. In a microwave safe bowl, melt dark or milk chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate and allow excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles or leave as is. Return eggs to waxed paper. Chill until set.
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5. If you would like to use the white chocolate to stripe the eggs, microwave the chips and add a couple drops of food coloring gel until you achieve your desired color. Place in a piping bag and gently stripe your eggs. Refrigerate until set once again.
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Recipe from Reader's Digest.

1003

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 2-1/3 cups Confectioners Sugar, 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs, 1/2 cups Creamy Peanut Butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Easter Peanut Butter Eggs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chocolate Easter Peanut Butter Eggs

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