How to Make Peanut Butter Easter Eggs - A Step-by-Step Guide

With Easter just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start thinking about delicious treats to make for the holiday. One classic Easter treat that is always a hit is peanut butter Easter eggs. These sweet and creamy treats are easy to make and are always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're making them for your family, friends, or to give as gifts, peanut butter Easter eggs are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 eggs

  • Combine peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth; stir in confectioners' sugar and crisp rice cereal until a dough is formed. Refrigerate the mixture for about 1 hour to allow it to be easier to work with. Shape mixture into egg shapes and freeze for 20 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler over low heat until smooth; dip egg shapes into chocolate. Place on waxed paper and allow to cool.
  • Nutrition

    402 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 202mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 236mg