Crunchy Chocolate Eggs Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup light corn syrup1 cup peanut butter2 cups cornflakes2 cups crisp rice cereal1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts3-3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips1-1/2 teaspoons shorteningCandy sprinkles

Preparation

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.