Peanut Butter Eggs

A great Easter recipe.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1⁄4 cup marshmallow creme
• 1 3⁄4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3⁄4 lb  milk chocolate confectionary coating, chopped
• 2  teaspoons shortening
•  colored sprinkles (optional)

Directions

1. In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and marshmallow cream until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; form into egg shapes. Freeze for 10 minutes.
2. In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs into candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheet; immediately decorate with sprinkles if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.