Magic Easter Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, vanilla and salt in medium mixing bowl; blend until smooth.
2. 2
   Add sugar gradually, blending well after each addition.
3. 3
   Blend until mixture is very stiff.
4. 4
   Turn onto clean board and knead in all remaining sugar carefully.
5. 5
   Mixture should be smooth and not sticky.
6. 6
   Cut mixture into desired number of pieces.
7. 7
   Mold each piece into shape with palm of hands.
8. 8
   Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet and chill for several hours or overnight.
9. 9
   Coconut eggs may be made by kneading in 3 cups flaked coconut
10. 10
    after all sugar has been kneaded into fondant.
11. 11
    Almond eggs may be made by substituting 1 teaspoon almond extract.