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Peanut Butter Eggs Dipped in White Chocolate  

If you like peanut butter balls or peanut butter cups, you will love peanut butter eggs,
Course Candy, Easter, Holiday
Cuisine All-American
Keyword Candy, peanut butter, white chocolate chips
Prep Time 15 minutes
refrigerate 2 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 647kcal
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • sprinkles of your choice

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter and vanilla. Shape into 16 to 20 eggs. Place on waxed paper or foil lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • In a microwave, melt the white chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
  • Dip the eggs in the melted chocolate. Place on wire rack, allow excess chocolate to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles. Return the eggs to waxed or foil lined baking sheet and chill until set.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.1mg