Chocolate Easter Eggs
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Chocolate Easter Eggs

1. 1/4 cup butter, softened -
2. 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter -
3. 1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided -
4. 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut -
5. 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts -
6. 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips -
7. 2 tablespoons shortening -

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate Easter Eggs

1. Stage

In a large bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts.

2. Stage

Turn peanut butter mixture onto a surface lightly dusted with some of the remaining confectioners' sugar; knead in enough of the remaining confectioners' sugar until mixture holds its shape when formed. Shape into small egg-shaped pieces. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

3. Stage

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Chill.