Chocolate Easter Eggs

By treadinger

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Preparation

Step 1

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.

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.

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.