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EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, margarine, cream cheese and vanilla extract. Divide the batter in half and place each half of the batter in a bowl on its own. Stir peanut butter into one of the bowls and coconut 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.
• 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 wax paper lined cookie sheets and return to the freezer to harden. After the chocolate has hardened the eggs can be kept in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts. , Turn peanut butter mixture onto a surface lightly dusted with some of the remaining confectioners' sugar; knead in enough of the remaining confectioners' sugar until mixture holds its shape when formed. Shape into small egg-shaped pieces. Cover and chill for 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Chill.

CHOCOLATE COVERED EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the butter, vanilla, and cream cheese. Stir in confectioners' sugar to make a workable dough. For best results, use your hands for mixing.
• Divide the dough into four parts. Leave one of the parts plain. To the second part, mix in peanut butter. Mix coconut into the third part, and cocoa powder into the last part. Roll each type of dough into egg shapes, and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate until hard, at least an hour.
• Melt chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth. If the chocolate seems too thick for coating, stir in a teaspoon of the shortening or oil until it thins to your desired consistency. Dip the chilled candy eggs in chocolate, and return to the waxed paper lined sheet to set. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour to harden.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the pudding mixes, butter and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and peanut butter. Cool slightly. , Shape 1/2 cupfuls into egg shapes. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set., In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return eggs to waxed paper to set. Decorate with icings and candies as desired. Store in an airtight container.

MINI CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKES WITH GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
• Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar together in a small bowl. Press 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each prepared cup.
• Measure 1/2 cup chocolate chips and set aside for topping. Evenly distribute the remaining chips among the cups, sprinkling them over the crust layer.
• Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, egg, cocoa powder, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture into each cup. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until just set, 17 to 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack, 15 to 30 minutes.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

CHOCOLATE CREAM FILLED EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix milk, butter, corn syrup, salt and vanilla.
• Add icing sugar in 3 or 4 batches,stirring well after each addition.
• Mix well, then knead with hands, mixing in more icing sugar if needed, until mixture holds shape and is smooth.
• Take 1/4 of the mixture, and color it yellow for yolks.
• Form it into 10 to 15 small balls, set aside.
• Make 10 to 15 Larger balls with the remaining mixture.
• Flatten large ball in palm, place yellow ball in centre, then shape white mixture around it to form an egg shape.
• Place eggs on tray, cover well with plastic wrap so they do not dry out, and chill for at least 4 hours or until firm.
• Dipping Chocolate: Place chocolate and paraffin in bowl over hot (not boiling) water (approx 86 deg.) Use a fondue fork to dip eggs into chocolate.
• Place eggs on tray lined with waxed or parchment paper.
• Put in a cool place until chocolate is firm.
• Decorate if desired.

MINI PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
• Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl. Spoon evenly into the prepared muffin cups and press to flatten.
• Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in white sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Mix in milk, then eggs, one at a time; mix until smooth. Transfer 1/2 of the batter to a separate bowl.
• Add peanut butter to one bowl of the cream cheese mixture; beat until well blended. Divide mixture among the muffin cups.
• Add melted chocolate chips to the remaining cream cheese mixture and beat until creamy and smooth. Pour into the muffin cups and sprinkle chopped peanuts over top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until almost set, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack until completely cooled. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate before serving.