Level: Moderately easy Time involved: One to two hours Ingredients: Butter Cream Egg recipe:

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter One 8-ounce package cream cheese 2 pounds powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Egg recipe:

12 ounces peanut butter 4 ounces cream cheese 1-pound box powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt

Coconut Cream Egg recipe:

1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter 8 ounces cream cheese 2 pounds powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup flake coconut

To coat the eggs:

1 pound melting chocolate 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Equipment:

Mixer or food processor Cookie sheets Waxed paper Microwave-safe bowl Colander with holes (not slits) in the bottom Wooden skewers