CHOCOLATE COVERED EASTER EGGS
Bemidji, MN YW Project
For each batch of egg filler you will need:
4-5 cups of powdered sugar
1 1/2 sticks margarine
2 T vanilla
1 cup peanut butter (creamy Skippy)
The above mixture will make 8-10 eggs.
Cream the margarine, vanilla and peanut butter together and then add the powdered sugar. Cover this and put it in the refrigerator to keep cool. It is easier to handle when cooler. We used a Bosch mixer (not sure if that is how it is spelled) because the mixture gets pretty stiff. So, if you have someone with a high power mixer would be best so you don't burn yours out.
Buy milk chocolate candy chips in bags from Ben Franklin or any other craft store that sells chocolate in bags for candy making. One bag will do about 6 eggs.
We used plastic egg molds. Melt the chocolate either in a double boiler or in the microwave. Use a teaspoon to spoon a little chocolate into the bottom and sides of the egg mold so that it is covered but not too thick. Set the egg in the freezer to harden for a minute or two. Then remove from the freezer and using your hands take a ball of peanut butter dough and squish into the egg mold. Don't push too hard or you will break the chocolate around the bottom and sides. Then put a thin layer of chocolate over the top of the egg and let that stiffen up - perhaps putting in the freezer again for another minute or two. When it is set good, remove from the mold. Now it can be decorated with frosting of various colors. We used the decorator bags and had white, pink and green I believe and just decorated with flowers and leaves. You can write names on them if wanted. We put a little Easter grass in the bottom of a paper boat (what French fries are sometimes served in) and then placed the egg on top.
Bemidji, MN YW Project
For each batch of egg filler you will need:
4-5 cups of powdered sugar
1 1/2 sticks margarine
2 T vanilla
1 cup peanut butter (creamy Skippy)
The above mixture will make 8-10 eggs.
Cream the margarine, vanilla and peanut butter together and then add the powdered sugar. Cover this and put it in the refrigerator to keep cool. It is easier to handle when cooler. We used a Bosch mixer (not sure if that is how it is spelled) because the mixture gets pretty stiff. So, if you have someone with a high power mixer would be best so you don't burn yours out.
Buy milk chocolate candy chips in bags from Ben Franklin or any other craft store that sells chocolate in bags for candy making. One bag will do about 6 eggs.
We used plastic egg molds. Melt the chocolate either in a double boiler or in the microwave. Use a teaspoon to spoon a little chocolate into the bottom and sides of the egg mold so that it is covered but not too thick. Set the egg in the freezer to harden for a minute or two. Then remove from the freezer and using your hands take a ball of peanut butter dough and squish into the egg mold. Don't push too hard or you will break the chocolate around the bottom and sides. Then put a thin layer of chocolate over the top of the egg and let that stiffen up - perhaps putting in the freezer again for another minute or two. When it is set good, remove from the mold. Now it can be decorated with frosting of various colors. We used the decorator bags and had white, pink and green I believe and just decorated with flowers and leaves. You can write names on them if wanted. We put a little Easter grass in the bottom of a paper boat (what French fries are sometimes served in) and then placed the egg on top.
There ya have it. So we're off to Utah now to be with Rich's family, as his Dad is getting remarried. We're so excited for them! Here's hoping the 6 hour drive with two crazy kids goes well. Wish us luck... Oh, can't post without a pic!
