Chocolate Easter Eggs

== Description ==
Contributed by Eddie Rickenbacker at Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup butter, softened
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
* 2½ lbs confectioners' sugar
* 1 cup creamy peanut butter (optional)
* 1 cup flaked coconut (optional)
* 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
* 2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
* 2 tbsp shortening or vegetable oil (optional) 
== Directions ==
# In a large bowl, mix together the butter, vanilla, and cream cheese.
# Stir in confectioners' sugar to make a workable dough.
# For best results, use your hands for mixing.
# Divide the dough into four parts.
# Leave one of the parts plain.
# To the second part, mix in peanut butter.
# Mix coconut into the third part, and cocoa powder into the last part.
# Roll each type of dough into egg shapes, and place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
# Refrigerate until hard, at least an hr.
# Melt chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water.
# Stir occasionally until smooth.
# If the chocolate seems too thick for coating, stir in some of the shortening or oil until it thins.
# Dip the chilled candy eggs in chocolate, and return to the waxed paper lined sheet to set.
# Refrigerate for ½ hr to harden.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Easter Candy
Category:Semi-sweet chocolate Recipes
Category:Peanut butter Recipes
Category:Cocoa Recipes
Category:Cream cheese Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes