Linda's Butter Cream Easter Eggs

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• 1/4 lb butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 lbs confectioners' sugar
• 20-23 ounces semisweet chocolate or milk chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the butter and cream cheese together.

2. 2

   (I put in the microwave for 30-45 secs. to soften).

3. 3

   Add the confectionary sugar about 1 cup at a time, along with vanilla, and mix well. (I use my hands).

4. 4

   Place the mixture in the freezer to chill for at least 20 minutes (You want it firm, but not frozen, so check it from time to time).

5. 5

   Form the mixture into egg shapes with your hands. (It is helpful to put some confectionary sugar on your hands so the eggs don't stick to them).

6. 6

   When you are done making the eggs, put them in freezer again for at least 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Melt the chocolate in a a double boiler.

8. 8

   Dip the bottom of the egg into the chocolate, then place it on a small flat dish. Take a spoon, and spoon some melted chocolate on top, spreading around with a butter knife. (Make sure you don't get it on too thick, or you won't have enough for the whole batch).

9. 9

   Arrange the chocolate coated eggs on an aluminum foil paper lined tray.

10. 10

    When done making eggs, put in the freezer for a few minutes to harden eggs.

11. 11

    Place each egg in a pastel colored paper cupcake cup.

12. 12

    Store in the refrigerator, covered with aluminum foil.