Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 140 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 72 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 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 5.0g7%
 Saturated Fat 2.0g8%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g2%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 6.0g
Protein 1.0g2%
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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