CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS

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No store-bought Easter candy can compare to Mom's homemade chocolate-covered eggs. The heavenly centers have peanut butter, coconut and walnuts. These rich candies just melt in your mouth. -Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts. , Turn peanut butter mixture onto a surface lightly dusted with some of the remaining confectioners' sugar; knead in enough of the remaining confectioners' sugar until mixture holds its shape when formed. Shape into small egg-shaped pieces. Cover and chill for 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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