Easter Fun!

since Easter is right around the corner, I thought I would have a little fun with Desserts.
Here are the recipes below :)

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Ingredients

• 16 ounce package confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup creamy Peanut Butter
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 8 (1 ounce) squares semi- sweet chocolate 
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

- In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and milk ( if needed for the moisture) until blended. Shape mixture into egg form, depending on the size you want. Freeze for 1 hour.

- Cut semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place in top of double boiler with shortening. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth.

- Take a eggs out of the freezer and dip them into the chocolate, make sure to cover them completely in chocolate, tap off excess chocolate, and place on wax paper. When the eggs are cooled and set, decorate the eggs to your fancy. 

Birds Nest Macaroons

Ingredients

14 ounce bag of sweetened shredded coconut flakes

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Jelly beans or other candy 

Directions

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

-In a large mixing bowl, Mix together all the ingredients ( I mix with my hands to make sure the texture is just right). You don't want the dough to be too runny or too hard, just enough to be able to handle.

- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. With wet hands place a heaping tablespoon onto the cookie sheet. Push together and then push your finger into the center to form little nests big enough to hold your candy.

- Bake for about 20- 25 m inures or until the edges are golden brown.

- Once cooled place your candy inside the nest.