Easter Eggs

Recipe View 7 mins In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, margarine, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until smooth and fully combined. Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar in batches, ensuring each addition is thoroughly incorporated before adding the next. The dough will become very stiff. (Approximately 5-7 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Divide the stiff dough equally into two separate bowls. In one bowl, stir in the peanut butter until evenly distributed throughout the dough. In the second bowl, incorporate the flaked coconut until well combined. (Approximately 3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 hrs Using your hands, mold the peanut butter and coconut doughs into egg shapes. Arrange the molded eggs on parchment-lined cookie sheets. Place the cookie sheets in the freezer and freeze the eggs until solid. (Approximately 1-2 hours)

Recipe View 12 mins In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water, melt together the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly at room temperature. (Approximately 10-15 minutes)

Recipe View 38 mins Remove the frozen eggs from the freezer. Dip each egg completely into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the chocolate-covered eggs on wax paper-lined cookie sheets. Return the dipped eggs to the freezer to allow the chocolate to harden completely. (Approximately 30-45 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Once the chocolate has hardened, store the Easter eggs in the refrigerator until ready to serve.