Ingredients
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) cook-and-serve pudding mix1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup 2% milk5 to 6 cups confectioners’ sugar2 cups peanut butter4 cups semisweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons shorteningAssorted sprinkles and candies
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine pudding mixes, butter and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and peanut butter. Cool slightly.
Shape 1/2 cupfuls into egg shapes. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set.
In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return eggs to waxed paper. Let stand until set. Decorate with sprinkles and candies as desired. Store in an airtight container.
