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I followed the advice of some of the reviews to add less graham crackers and more peanut butter, which I did. I also cut the recipe in half and made the eggs smaller...a personal preference for the two of us. The eggs were delicious and something I'll definitely make again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-03-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"susaneagan"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe! I've made these several times over the years for Easter and they always turn out great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SarahMarines"},"reviewBody":"These were pretty good. The only thing I suggest is to add less graham cracker crumbs. Other than that they were a hit!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Goomba77"},"reviewBody":"These are great. For those who are questioning the graham crackers, the graham crackers help give them the Reese's texture. If there is anything I would do differently next time it would be to add a little more peanut butter. Great recipe though","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ienon"},"reviewBody":"if YOU ARE NOT INTO EASTER EGGS, TRY BUCKEYES. JUST ROLL YOUR PEANUT BUTTER MIX INTO ONE INCH ROUND BALLS. PUT A TOOTHPICK IN THE TOP. REFRIDGERATE FOR A COUPLE HOURS AND THEN DIP THE BALLS ALMOST ALL THE WAY INTO THE CHOCOLATE MIX. PUT IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, SEAL, AND KEEP IN FRIDGE TILL READY TO SERVE.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"amcoffeebean"},"reviewBody":"We're not found of the taste of graham crackers so I was just going to leave out, but happened to have some vanilla wafer crumbs which worked well.. I also, like a few others suggested here, added a bit more peanut butter as I was mixing, just by taste. The eggs formed up so nicely, not a gooey mess, the chocolate mixture sets up nicely on it own but I did refrigerate as recipe calls for. This will be an Easter favorite, now, trying to keep my husband out of them until tomorrow. As a side note, I was reading Taste Recipes while my 4 year old Grand-daughter was doing her thing next to me; she asked what I was doing and I told her going thru one of my favorite magazines to see if there was anything I might want to prepare for Easter. She said \"can I see?\" and I said \"sure\" and when she landed on the page with these Easter eggs, she said \"Lets have these MiMi!\"","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"homemadewithlove"},"reviewBody":"I also omitted the graham crackers - hubby is GF so no wheat. I used crunchy natural peanut butter and more vanilla. Gave as gifts for Easter.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NanZim"},"reviewBody":"I found these easy to shape and form into eggs. I added about 1\/4 cup extra peanut butter.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"paul3303"},"reviewBody":"I made the recipe as is, with the exception of using almond bark for a coating and it came out great. I will definitely make these again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Laura Axford","givenName":"Laura","familyName":"Axford"},"reviewBody":"Made these up for Easter treats and found them easy to make apart from dipping them in the chocolate. I found them a little too rich for eating that much at one time. I think I'll make them into balls next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cookiebaker92"},"reviewBody":"Didn't like the graham crackers but added 1 oz cream cheese - Oh my. Yummy","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"waver"},"reviewBody":"I really liked the flavor, but they were hard to make. My peanut butter mixture was way crumbly and made clumps in chocolate. So definitely not as smooth and pretty as picture. I want to try again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"alyssas91"},"reviewBody":"This dessert is WONDERFUL and I always make excuses to make it year round! I make peanut butter balls and decorate them with appropriate colored sprinkles for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and they are ALWAYS a huge hit!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dmgiblin"},"reviewBody":"Very very good. Quick and easy. I needed to add a little water to mine to get the right consistency. Will definitely make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kami99"},"reviewBody":"I am going to make this recipe, but I need help and tips on how to dip the peanut butter eggs in the chocolate to make them look as good as or nearly as good as the picture. I've made similar recipes (chocolate covered peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate) and tried toothpicks and kabob sticks but the peanut butter balls fell off. Help!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lisakayhan"},"reviewBody":"Adding salt to the peanut butter mixture is the trick to making them taste like Grandma's, or those name brand ones we all love so much :D","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ephrata"},"reviewBody":"I can't understand why you would put graham cracker crumbs in peanut butter eggs! I have made 1000's of peanut butter eggs and never did! I get many great compliments on my peanut butter..","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cynthiaelliott"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was so good that I had to make a second batch for Easter. It will definitely be my favorite peanut butter egg.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KJ1"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely Awesome!!!! My sister and I made these last night and they were terrific!!!!!! We will be making these again and again and even different shapes!!!!!! Thanks for a FUN, AWESOME, EASY recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mel51481"},"reviewBody":"These eggs were fun to make and even better to eat! Everyone loved the them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kmu021"},"reviewBody":"These were great! Best recipe for PB eggs! And they are so easy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lebertpat"},"reviewBody":"Did everything right for a delicious result except didn't let chocolate dry on wax paper. Kept it on cookie rack and placed in refrigerator; consequently, they stuck! But overall very, very good. 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