Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • ½cupbutter, softened

  • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

  • 2(16 ounce) packagesconfectioners’ sugar

  • 1(12 ounce) bagsemisweet chocolate chips

  • 2tablespoonspastel multi-colored candy sprinkles, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix cream cheese and vanilla into creamed butter until smooth; stir in confectioners’ sugar until incorporated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until mixture is firm, about 2 hours.

  2. Roll sugar mixture into small egg-shapes; arrange on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours more.

  3. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

  4. Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Dip eggs into melted chocolate using a fork or wooden skewer until evenly coated.

  5. Arrange dipped eggs on the prepared baking sheet; garnish with sprinkles. Allow chocolate to harden, about 30 minutes. Place eggs in paper muffin or candy cups and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories568
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
23g
30%
Saturated Fat
14g
70%
Cholesterol
41mg
14%
Sodium
114mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
94g
34%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
90g
Protein
3g
5%
Calcium
27mg
2%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
135mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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