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Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Eggs
These classic chocolate-covered peanut butter eggs are a special homemade Easter treat that is both beautiful and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 T. shortening
Directions:
- In 1-quart microwave bowl, microwave butter and brown sugar for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or until brown sugar is melted.
- Stir in powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla.
- Shape by teaspoonfuls into egg shapes.
- Chill.
- In double boiler or heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
- With wooden pick, dip each egg into chocolate mixture, coating completely.
- Place on wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Chill and store in refrigerator.
Copyright © 2008-2015 Melinda Henderson
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