Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
published by DA Cournean on Mar 2, 2009
My family always asks for these. I use the same recipe at Christmas and shape the batter into balls.
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Ingredients
- 3 sticks softened butter(unsalted)
- 2lb. bag powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter(not crunchy)
- 8oz. jar marshmallow fluff
Method
- Beat the butter and 1/4 bag powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, peanut butter,marshmallow and mix well. Add remaining sugar, shape into 2″ ovals with a flat bottom.
- These can also be dipped in chocolate
- Melt 2 cups chocolate or baking chips with 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening in double boiler. Using a fork dip eggs in chocolate and cool on wax paper until chocolate hardens. Store in refridgerator.
This recipe will make approximately 50 eggs.
# 1 by Azailia
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:19 pm #
Better than any candy you could buy in the store! Tastes like peanut butter cups(chocolate version) but creamier. Easy to make!!
# 2 by Chantilly
March 7th, 2009 at 4:45 am #
I hate to bake, but with these cookies, I make sure mom always makes some. I love um