Easter Eggs

These Easter eggs feature fillings of peanut butter and coconut cream cheese encased in a semisweet chocolate shell for an adorable homemade treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 214 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
• 12 ounces peanut butter
• 12 ounces flaked coconut
• 0.25 pound margarine, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat together cream cheese, margarine, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Add confectioners' sugar in batches, beating well after each addition. Dough will be very stiff.

Step 2

Divide dough equally into 2 bowls. Stir peanut butter into one bowl and coconut into the other until incorporated.

Step 3

Using your hands, mold dough into egg shapes and arrange them on cookie sheets. Place molded eggs in the freezer until frozen, 1 to 2 hours.

Step 4

Melt together chocolate chips and shortening on top of a double boiler until smooth. Allow to cool slightly at room temperature.

Step 5

Dip frozen eggs into melted chocolate mixture until completely coated. Place dipped eggs on wax paper-lined cookie sheets and return to the freezer to harden. Store eggs in the refrigerator.