Preparation:
In mixing bowl, cream peanut butter and butter til well mixed. Fold in coconut, nuts and 1C sugar; mix well. Sprinkle some of the remaining sugar on a board. Turn peanut butter mix onto board; knead in enough of the remaining sugar til mix holds its shape when formed. Shape in small egg-shaped
pieces. Cover and chill for 1hour. In double boiler over hot water, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring til smooth. Dip eggs; place on waxed paper to harden. Chill. |