BUTTERCREAM EASTER EGGS RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix the butter and cream cheese together.
• (I put in the microwave for 30-45 secs. to soften).
• Add the confectionary sugar about 1 cup at a time, along with vanilla, and mix well. (I use my hands).
• 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).
• 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).
• When you are done making the eggs, put them in freezer again for at least 25 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate in a a double boiler.
• 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).
• Arrange the chocolate coated eggs on an aluminum foil paper lined tray.
• When done making eggs, put in the freezer for a few minutes to harden eggs.
• Place each egg in a pastel colored paper cupcake cup.
• Store in the refrigerator, covered with aluminum foil.

Steps:

• Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla. Chill mixture overnight. Shape into 3-inch eggs. Chill until firm.
• Place chocolate in top of a double boiler; cook over simmering water, stirring until chocolate melts. Remove from heat, leaving chocolate over hot water. Using 2 forks, quickly dip eggs, one at a time, into chocolate mixture. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate until firm. Decorate with Royal Frosting, as desired. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.
• Note: Shape mixture into 1-inch eggs to make 2 dozen.