CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE EGGS

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I've been making these chocolate candies since my children were young, and we still look forward to them every year. -Janis Plourde, Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups cornflakes
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
3-3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
Candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cereals and peanuts., When cool enough to handle, drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Form into egg shapes. Refrigerate until firm. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set.

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Felex Ugandalimited
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These chocolate eggs were a fun and easy project to make with my kids. They loved helping me decorate them and they were so excited to eat them.


Lewis944
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I had a bit of trouble getting the chocolate to harden, but I eventually got it right. The chocolate eggs were delicious and I'm glad I tried this recipe.


PK monster
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These chocolate eggs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Ezeamaku Tochukwu
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The chocolate eggs were surprisingly easy to make and they turned out delicious. The filling was rich and decadent, and the eggs were the perfect size for a sweet treat. I will definit


Gergo Szabo
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These chocolate eggs were so good! The filling was creamy and the chocolate was crispy. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Prince Moses
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. The chocolate eggs were delicious and everyone loved them. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!


Samkelo Ndlovu
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These chocolate eggs were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly crispy. The filling was rich and decadent, and the eggs were the perfect size for a sweet treat. I will definitely be making these again.