Solid Chocolate Easter Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   For each egg, prick hole in each end of egg, making it larger on the broader end.
2. 2
   Bow out the egg.
3. 3
   Carefully rinse out the inside of each egg.
4. 4
   Place on wax papered cookie sheet and allow to dry in 200° oven for 1/2 hour.
5. 5
   Melt chocolate chips (6 ounces will fill one large egg) over low heat.
6. 6
   Place each egg in egg cup or tray.
7. 7
   Fill with chocolate using a baby spoon and tiny funnel. It may look full and need to be gently tapped to settle chocolate down.
8. 8
   Add more chocolate until it is genuinely full.
9. 9
   Whip chocolate off shell and chill overnight.
10. 10
    Decorate with paint, glitter or whatever you like.
11. 11
    Covered with sequins is spectacular.
12. 12
    These are a little bit of work but are a huge hit with the little ones.