Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, softened1 jar (17.3 ounces) creamy peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package (2 pounds) confectioners’ sugar2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, optional6 cups semisweet chocolate chips1/3 cup shortening

Preparation

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Stir in coconut if desired. Form rounded tablespoonfuls into egg shapes. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 30 minutes.

In a microwave-safe bowl or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening: stir until smooth. Dip eggs until coated; place on waxed paper to harden.

For more decorative eggs, place about 1/4 cup melted chocolate in a small plastic bag. Cut a hole in the corner of the bag; pipe chocolate over tops of eggs. Store in the refrigerator.