Coconut Cream Eggs

I got this a little while ago. It is quite fatning, but very delicious!!

In a mixing bowl , beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Now add the sugar and coconut , and mix in well.

Refrigerate for 1 1 / 2 hours or until easy to handle.

Using hands dusted with powdered sugar , mould rounded tablespoonfuls of coconut mixture into egg shapes.

Place on waxed paper lined baking sheet.

Freeze for 2 hours or until slightly firm.

Melt chocolate chips and shortening.

Remove eggs from the freezer a few at a time.

Dip into chocolate mixture until completely coated.

Return to waxed paper.

Refrigerate until hardened.

Store in the refrigerator.

cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, coconut flakes, semi-sweet chocolate chips, shortening