Peanut Butter Eggs

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 66

Preparation

Step 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 baking sheets. Chill for 30 minutes.
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.
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. Yield: about 5-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 204 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.