Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

140 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

72 calories per serving view nutrition facts

48 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/4	cup	margarine	or butter
1/4	cup	brown sugar
3/4	cup	powdered sugar
1/2	cup	peanut butter	all natural, smooth
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1	package	chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
2	tablespoons	vegetable shortening

Directions

In 1-quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave margarine and brown sugar on100% power (high) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or until brown sugar is melted.

Stir in powdered sugar, peanut butter and vanilla.

Shape by teaspoonfuls into egg shapes.

Chill.

In double boiler or heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening.

With wooden pick, dip each egg into chocolate mixture, coating completely.

Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets.

Chill.

Store in refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 13g

Amount per Serving

Calories 72 58% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	8%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 25mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	0%		Iron	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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