Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Taste of Home Photo 16 Servings Prep: 35 min. + chilling 

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 

2-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar 

1 cup graham cracker crumbs 

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips 

2 tablespoons shortening 

Pastel sprinkles 

Directions In a large bowl, cream butter; gradually add the confectioners' sugar, cracker crumbs, peanut butter and vanilla. Shape into 16 eggs; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles; return eggs to waxed paper. Chill until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Yield: 16 eggs. 

Nutrition Facts: 1 egg equals 322 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Peanut Butter Easter Eggs published in Simple & Delicious March/April 2009, p50