Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe

Peanut Butter Eggs

Ingredients:

8 - ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 jar, about 17 - 18 ounces, of peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 lbs. confectioners' sugar
6 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup shortening

Directions:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla together until smooth. Add in sugar, and continue beating. Form rounded tablespoonfuls into egg shapes. Placed on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 30 minutes.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening and stir until smooth. Dip eggs until coated, and place on waxed paper to harden.