Chocolate Easter Eggs
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Candy
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2 dozen
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4  C             chunky peanut butter
     1/4  C             butter -- softened
   1      C             flaked coconut
     1/2  C             finely chopped walnuts
   1 1/2  C             to 2 C powdered sugar -- divided
   2                    C(12oz)semisweet chocolate chips
   2      Tbsp          shortening
 

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.