Chocolate Easter Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, cream peanut butter and butter until well mixed.
2. 2
   Fold in coconut, nuts and 1 cup sugar; mix well.
3. 3
   Sprinkle some of the remaining sugar on a board.
4. 4
   Turn peanut butter mixture onto board; knead in enough of the remaining sugar until mixture holds it shape when formed.
5. 5
   Shape into small egg-shaped pieces.
6. 6
   Cover and chill for one hour.
7. 7
   In double boiler over hot water, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring until smooth. Dip eggs; place on waxed paper to harden.
8. 8
   Chill.