Peanut Butter Easter Eggs Recipe

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Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
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Ingredients:

  • 2-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • confectioners' sugar icing, optional

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and cracker crumbs. Shape mixture into 16 eggs; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
  2. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off.
  3. Return eggs to baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  4. If desired, decorate eggs with icing. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator. Yield: 16 eggs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 431.06 Kcal (1805 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.55g 32%
Cholesterol 15.25mg 5%
Sodium 169.37mg 7%
Potassium 142.24mg 3%
Total Carbs 59.87g 20%
Sugars 36.8g 147%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 5%
Protein 4.8g 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 17.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 467.33 Kcal (1957 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.28g 32%
Cholesterol 16.53mg 5%
Sodium 183.62mg 7%
Potassium 154.21mg 3%
Total Carbs 64.91g 20%
Sugars 39.9g 147%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 5%
Protein 5.2g 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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