How to Make Easter Eggs - A Step-by-Step Guide

As Easter approaches, it's time to start thinking about fun and festive treats to enjoy during the holiday. One classic Easter treat that never goes out of style is the beloved Easter egg. There are countless ways to enjoy Easter eggs, from dyeing and decorating real eggs to making delicious edible versions. In this recipe, we'll be exploring how to make delectable Easter eggs using a variety of ingredients and techniques. Whether you're looking for a fun activity to do with the kids or a tas...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ¼ pound margarine, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
  • 12 ounces peanut butter
  • 12 ounces flaked coconut
  • 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Information

  • Prep Time: 3 hrs
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 eggs

  • Beat cream cheese, margarine, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until well combined. Add confectioners' sugar in batches and beat until ingredients are evenly distributed; dough will be very stiff.
  • Divide the batter in half and place each half of the batter in a separate bowl. Stir peanut butter into one of the bowls and coconut flakes into the second.
  • Using your hands, mold the dough into egg-shapes and arrange the forms on cookie sheets. Place the eggs in the freezer until frozen, 1 to 2 hour.
  • Once the eggs have frozen, melt the chocolate and shortening in the top of a double-boiler. Dip the eggs into the chocolate until coated. Place the eggs on waxed paper-lined cookie sheets and return to the freezer to harden. After the chocolate has hardened, the eggs can be kept in the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    214 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 58mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 114mg