Kittencals Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs Recipes

Steps:

• Mix together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter.
• Add milk, one tablespoon at a time until.
• it becomes a nice workable dough.
• it will be like play dough and easy to work with.
• form dough into egg shapes
• place in freezer for 1 hour.
• Place chocolate chips in and
• shortening in a glass measuring cup.
• Microwave 1 minute at a time, stirring in between, until melted.
• (Can use a double broiler if you prefer).
• Dip each egg in the melted chocolate.
• place on waxed paper until set.
• trim any excess chocolate off that may pool with a paring knife.
• Decorate with royal icing or sprinkles if you wish.

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter and milk (if needed for moisture) until blended. Shape mixture into two 1/2 pound eggs or make a bunch of smaller eggs. Freeze eggs for 1 hour.
• While the eggs are freezing, cut semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place in top of double boiler with shortening. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Stick a long-tined fork in top of each peanut butter egg, dip it in melted chocolate to cover then drain on waxed paper. When the eggs are cooled and set, decorate the eggs to suit your fancy.

Steps:

• Combine peanut butter, butter, and milk, then mix in the confectioner's sugar until you have a batter consistency. Set aside.
• Sprinkle your sprinkles in the silicone molds, spreading them out a bit so they are not all at the bottom.
• Melt chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl on defrost or 1/2 power setting for 30 seconds. Remove, stir, and if not completely melted, continue in microwave for 15-second intervals until completely melted.
• Pour half of the mixture evenly into the molds, and with a spoon, "paint" some of the chocolate up the sides.
• Place about a tablespoon of the peanut butter in the center of each of the eggs, then cover with the remaining melted chocolate. You may need to remelt the chocolate in the microwave for 15 seconds depending on how long this step takes you.
• Place the mold in the freezer to allow the chocolate to harden, about an hour.
• Store in freezer until ready to eat. These can last in the freezer for about a week.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and cracker crumbs. Shape mixture into 16 eggs; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. , Return eggs to baking sheets. Refrigerate 30 minutes., If desired, decorate eggs with icing and sprinkles. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.

Steps:

• In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine peanut butter and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar. Reduce the speed to low and add the crispy rice cereal just until combined. Cover and place the bowl in the refrigerator for about an hour (do not skip this step!).
• Line a baking tray with wax paper. Remove the bowl from the refrigerator. Shape mixture into egg shapes and place them on wax lined baking tray. Recipe make approximately 20 eggs. Place baking tray in the freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes.
• While eggs are freezing, use a double boiler and melt dark chocolate chips and shortening over low heat.
• Remove eggs from the freezer and using toothpicks, dip eggs in melted chocolate. Place back on wax lined baking tray. (At this point, you can sprinkle the eggs with coconut if you like.) Once all eggs are covered in chocolate, place trays in refrigerator to cool.
• While eggs are cooling, use a zip top plastic bag to melt the white chocolate and any food coloring in the microwave. Microwave for 10 seconds at a time, massaging the food coloring into the chocolate until completely melted.
• Remove the eggs from the refrigerator and allow to sit a minute. Snip the ends of the zip top bag and drizzle the colored white chocolate over the cooled eggs to decorate. To serve, line a plate with coconut and place eggs on top.
• SERVING SUGGESTION:.
• Serve with a cold glass of milk!

Steps:

• Mix the butter and cream cheese together. (I put mine in the microwave for 40 secs. to soften), then cream together.
• Add the confectionary sugar about 1 cup at a time, and mix well. (I use my hands to mix it all in).
• Add the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt, and mix until well-blended. (I use my hands to mix it all in).
• Place the mixture in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hours (I stick the bowl in the freezer for about 1/2 hr., to harden the dough.
• Form the peanut butter mixture into egg shapes, then refrigerate again for at least 1 hour (Again, I put them in the freezer instead of the fridge).
• Melt the chocolate in a microwave oven or in a double boiler. (I had better results using a double boiler, because the steaming water helps the chips to stay creamy longer).
• Quickly place the eggs, doing one at a time, in the chocolate mixture to coat the bottom, then lift it with a thin spatulda, and with a knife I spread all along the sides and top of the egg, then with the knife I fluff the top of the chocolate to make the eggs look pretty. Just press down on the chocolate and lift up, with a butter knife. Do it all over the top of the egg.
• You have to work quickly while the eggs are frozen, as the heat from the chocolate chips makes them soft again rather quickly. If you notice them getting too soft, stick them back in the freezer for a few minutes.
• Arrange the chocolate coated eggs on a waxed paper lined tray, and allow the chocolate to harden. (I stick mine in the freezer for easier handling when coating with the chocolate).
• Place each peanut butter egg in a paper candy cup.
• You can decorate your eggs with pastel colored Easter sprinkles or pastel jimmies, found in the cake/decorating section at the grocery store.

Steps:

• Grease a round 2-quart casserole dish or an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
• For the sauce; in a skillet or saucepan brown the ground beef with onion and red chili flakes until no longer pink.
• Drain fat then add in garlic, oregano and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in tomato sauce, mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil over medium heat stirring.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally, season with more salt to taste if desired.
• Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in boiling water until almost tender (undercook the spaghetti as it will soften up even more when baked in the oven) drain in a colander then rinse under cold water, drain well again then place into a large bowl.
• Add in melted butter, garlic powder, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and black pepper; using clean hands toss/mix until well combined (use hands for mixing spaghetti this will not work with a spoon) season with salt to taste if desired.
• TO ASSEMBLE; spread the spaghetti mixture evenly into bottom of the pie plate, pressing down with hands to flatten.
• In a bowl mix 2 cups cottage cheese with 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella cheese cheese then spread over the spaghetti.
• Dollop the tomato sauce mixture over the cottage cheese then spread out with a spoon.
• Top with 1 cup or more of mozzarella cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and continue to bake 10-15 minutes more or until hot and bubbly.