Happy Easter! Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Chocolate covered peanut butter easter eggs.  Its like the must have in any easter basket and are always looked forward to in our house at this time of year. Believe it or not, here in Colorado, they put the Reese's eggs on the shelves in December!   These are way better than an actual Reese's peanut butter cup, and are not made with all of the artificial ingredients.  Hope you enjoy them as much as we do :)

1/2 cup butter, softened

2-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips

2 tablespoons shortening

Pastel sprinkles

 

Directions


In a large bowl, cream butter; gradually add the confectioners' sugar, cracker crumbs, peanut butter and vanilla. Shape into 16 eggs; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.


In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles; return eggs to waxed paper. Chill until set. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 16 eggs.