* Exported from MasterCook * Coconut Cream Eggs Recipe By :Taste of Home Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Candy Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 ounces cream cheese -- softened 1 tablespoon butter -- softened 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup flaked coconut 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon shortening In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar and coconut. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours or until easy to handle. Using hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, mold rounded tablespoons of coconut mixture into egg shapes. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for about 2 hours or until slightly firm. Melt chocolate chips and shortening. Remove eggs from freezer a few at a time; dip into chocolate mixture until completely coated. Return to waxed paper; refrigerate until hardened. Store in the refrigerator. -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted each week. Please send recipes, requests, questions or comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please allow several days for your submission to appear.
