Recipe: Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs (butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar)

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs
rec.food.recipes/Ursula (George T. Taylor/2003
Yield: 48 Pieces

1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp shortening

In 1-quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave margarine and brown sugar on 100% power (high) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or until brown sugar is melted. Stir in powdered sugar, peanut butter and vanilla. Shape by teaspoonfuls into egg shapes. Chill.

In double boiler or heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening. With wooden pick, dip each egg into chocolate mixture, coating completely. Place on wax-paper lined baking sheets. Chill. Store in refrigerator.