Easter eggs are an Easter Sunday staple that symbolize new life, rebirth, and the resurrection of Jesus. These chocolate-dipped treats add more fun to the spring celebrations. This year, how about trying these chocolatey treats at home? Here’s the Easter egg recipe to follow.
2 cups softened cream
½ cup butter
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup flaked coconut
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp shortening
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Add sugar in batches and beat well until a stiff dough is formed.
Divide the dough into 2 bowls. Mix the peanut butter into one bowl and the flaked coconut into the other until incorporated.
Mold the dough into egg shapes and place them on cookie sheets. Freeze them for 1 to 2 hours.
Melt the chocolate chips and shortening using a double boiler until smooth. Allow them to cool slightly.
Dip the frozen eggs into the melted chocolate mixture until completely coated and refrigerate them again to harden before serving.