Crunchy Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
Chocolate eggs have been a popular Easter treat since the early 19th century.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.
Crunchy Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Stir in rice krispies cereal until well combined.
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Shape the mixture into egg shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and let the eggs chill for 30 minutes.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
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Dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
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Return the coated eggs to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Place the baking sheet back in the refrigerator and let the chocolate set for at least 30 minutes.
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Once the chocolate has hardened, the Crunchy Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs are ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 13g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
