Crunchy Chocolate Eggs Recipe
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Crunchy Chocolate Eggs

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 54 servings
 

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Footnotes

  • Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2009 by Donna   view full review
I made this with my 4 year old granddaughter Hannah, and they turned out great. A little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by laura0126   view full review
these are soooo great and sooo simple to make. This will be a staple in my house for easter.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2007 by LYNN LUKE   view full review
These eggs were definitely quick and easy to make, and extremely rich! I couldn't finish one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2007 by Erin F.   view full review
Yum, yum, yum!!! Though a little messy, these weren't hard to make, and are delicious! My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by lbsmom   view full review
These were yummy and crunchy. Hubby liked better than the plain PB and rice crispy ones. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2010 by Hayley   view full review
I think this recipe is "good"; my roommate thinks it is "great". Although the final product is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by MREDNER   view full review
These were really fun. We did change things up a little, use a little more of each cereal and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by MELANIEEPP   view full review
so darn good! Easy to make - a little time consuming, but well worth it! I had someone ask...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by kickuphigh   view full review
Excellent recipe...few additions...i found myself needing more chocolate and nearly used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by Sugar8184   view full review
These are delicious! I made as written, but only needed about 2.5 cups of chocolate to cover...

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