Peanut Butter Eggs II Recipe
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Peanut Butter Eggs II

By: Laura  
"I make these wonderful chocolate covered peanut butter candies in the shape of eggs at Christmas time. "

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Prep Time:
1 Hr 35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 eggs
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Stir in confectioners' sugar and crisp rice cereal until a dough is formed. Place this mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour to allow it to cool until it is easier to work with. Shape mixture into egg shapes and freeze for 20 minutes.
  2. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler over low heat. When melted, dip egg shapes in chocolate. Place on waxed paper and allow to cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 404 | Total Fat: 26.4g | Cholesterol: 19mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2006 by JWINTY 
I made these for Easter and they were a big hit! I used only 3 cups of powdered sugar and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by Anastasia 
These eggs were fund to make. Fairly easy (a bit messy) to prepare. I will try using milk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by Jennifer : ) 
Turned out GREAT! I even used crunchy peanut butter too. I also decorated the eggs with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2009 by rae Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These were really good. I softened the butter before mixing with the peanut butter. Also I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by David Gillis 
I make them in the shape of hearts during valentines day by pressing the dough into a small... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by Cookie 
ill use less powdered sugar next time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by Delana 
Ranks up there with the best I have ever had. Loved the crunch of the Krispies. Refrigerating... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by jm.helle 
Just like Grandma used to make! I shaped mine into ball form instead of egg. Otherwise I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2009 by marigo 
These were a hit. I will be making them again and drizzling with appropriate holiday/seasonal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by gina brown Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
YUMMY!!!!! I made for Easter but since then I make these like buckeyes. The crispyness is great! MORE

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