Peanut Butter Eggs

Name: Peanut Butter Eggs
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 jar (17.3 ounces) creamy peanut butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar; 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, optional; 6 cups (36 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1/3 cup shortening

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar (17.3 ounces) creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, optional
6 cups (36 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup shortening

Directions

1

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
2

. Chill for 30 minutes.
3

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.
4

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.