Everyone loves easter eggs, those amazing treats with chocolate that kids just love and want to find, you can have your own homemade version with this recipe for the same results also using peanut butter!
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Servings: 16
Ingredients.
- 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 8 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon shortening
Preparation.
Step 1.
In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, butter and milk (if needed for moisture) until blended. Shape mixture into two 1/2 pound eggs or make a bunch of smaller eggs. Freeze eggs for 1 hour.
Step 2.
While the eggs are freezing, cut semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place on top of a double boiler with shortening. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Stick a long-tined fork on top of each peanut butter egg, dip it in melted chocolate to cover then drain on waxed paper. When the eggs are cooled and set, decorate the eggs to suit your fancy.
