It's Easter Egg Hunt Time!

Actually,  I would recommend sticking with plastic eggs for the hunt since you don't know how many hands might touch them and where they might end up, especially in an outdoor hunt. My eggs make a great prize though and a superb addition to any Easter basket.

Crunchy Chocolate Eggs

Ingredients:
1 c. brown sugar             1 c. light corn syrup            1 c. peanut butter           2 c. cornflakes
2 c. crisp rice cereal        1/2 c. chopped peanuts      3 3/4 c. chocolate chips 
1 1/2 tsp. shortening       candy sprinkles

Directions:

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter.
2. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth.
3. Remove from heat and stir in cereals and peanut butter.
4. When cool enough to handle, drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper lined baking sheets.
5. Form into egg shapes.
6. Refrigerate until firm.
7. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening.
8. Stir until smooth.
9. Dip eggs in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
10. Place on wax paper lined baking sheets.
11. Decorate with sprinkles and let stand until set.

And be warned - this recipe makes 4 1/2 dozen, so you'll have plenty for Easter baskets and some for guests to have after Easter dinner too!

Stay tuned this week for a day by day guide to Easter meals, from appetizers to the main course to dessert and more!

As always, have fun!