Old Fashion Peanut Butter Eggs Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter and milk (if needed for moisture) until blended. Shape mixture into two 1/2 pound eggs or make a bunch of smaller eggs. Freeze eggs for 1 hour.
• While the eggs are freezing, cut semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place in top of double boiler with shortening. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Stick a long-tined fork in top of each peanut butter egg, dip it in melted chocolate to cover then drain on waxed paper. When the eggs are cooled and set, decorate the eggs to suit your fancy.

OLD FASHION PEANUT BUTTER EGGS

Steps:

• Bake potato until mushy, mash with butter until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.
• Add peanut butter and mix well. Shape into the form of an egg and place onto a wax paper lined pan.
• Let stand overnight, (I put it in the frig), until firm. Melt chocolate chips in a double broiler & coat the eggs.
• Set a side until the chocolate hardens. I like to keep these in the refrigerator.

PEANUT BUTTER EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• 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., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. , Return eggs to baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes., If desired, decorate eggs with icing and sprinkles. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.