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Peanut Butter Eggs II

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"I make these wonderful chocolate covered peanut butter candies in the shape of eggs at Christmas time. "
Peanut Butter Eggs II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  1 Hr 35 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 35 Min
Original recipe yield 20 eggs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 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 4.55 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 4.55 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 4.55 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2009 by rae 
These were really good. I softened the butter before mixing with the peanut butter. Also I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
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 4.55 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 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by gina brown 
YUMMY!!!!! I made for Easter but since then I make these like buckeyes. The crispyness is great! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by bellydancer 
These are so good. I only used 3 cups confectioners sugar, it tasted plenty sweet to me. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2009 by momof2badlilboys 
Pretty good. Although the rice krispies tasted stale the next day. Maybe I did something wrong. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Peanut Butter Eggs II

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 404

  • Total Fat: 26.4g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg
  • Sodium: 224mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
  • Protein: 7.6g

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