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Peanut Butter Eggs

SUBMITTED BY: Ethel Charles

"These easy-to-make confections are a must for me at Easter. Have youngsters help shape the eggs, then reward them with some of the chocolaty candies. --Ethel Charles, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 4.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (18 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (2 pound) package confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 6 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup shortening

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Stir in coconut if desired. Form rounded tablespoonfuls into egg shapes. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening: stir until smooth. Dip eggs until coated; place on waxed paper to harden.
  3. For more decorative eggs, place about 1/4 cup melted chocolate in a small plastic bag. Cut a hole in the corner of the bag; pipe chocolate over tops of eggs. Store in the refrigerator.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by GailMHS
I made these eggs tonight with my 4 year old son. We had a great time with the dough. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by NOELLER67
This are quite good - could be a little more "peanutty" tasting and I even used chunky peanut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by Heather L
This recipe is amazing! So good. I omitted the coconut of course, but it was just great. I do... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by Misty
This is a good, easy peanut butter egg recipe. We left out the coconut and used Reeses brand... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by SDMEIER
I only used the filling part of this recipe since I buy chocolate to make Easter candy. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2008 by CANUCKY
I make these for parties/holidays and they are always a big hit. I'm always asked for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2008 by cookiegal
These were really good. I added Rice Crispies to the peanut butter mixture, but that didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Woollysheep
I whipped up a batch of these and used chunky peanut butter. I used a few packages of milk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by Angi
Heavenly! Husband & I made these to take to Easter Dinner--super easy & the dog loved licking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Bonnie Duarte
Made these with my grandchildren. Little Riley and I had a great time making the dough. Then... MORE