Crunchy Chocolate Eggs

SUBMITTED BY: Janis Plourde

"'I've been making these candies since my children were young, and we never tire of the taste,' writes Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario field editor Janis Plourde."

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PREP TIME	40 Min
READY IN	40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter*
2 cups cornflakes
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
3 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons shortening
candy sprinkles

DIRECTIONS

In a heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the cereals and peanuts.
When cool enough to handle, drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. From into egg shapes. Refrigerate until firm. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

FOOTNOTE

Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by Erin F.

Yum, yum, yum!!! Though a little messy, these weren't hard to make, and are delicious! My... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2007 by LYNN LUKE

These eggs were definitely quick and easy to make, and extremely rich! I couldn't finish one... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by laura0126

these are soooo great and sooo simple to make. This will be a staple in my house for easter. MORE

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