1 c. flaked or shredded coconut
2 c. powdered sugar
2/3 c. crunchy peanut butter
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
1/4 c. butter
12 maraschino cherries (optional)

Mix well with hands. Form into egg shapes of desirable size. Chill egg shapes at least 1 hour.

Melt in top of double boiler:

1 1/2 c. chocolate chips

ADD:

2 tbsp. melted paraffin

Dip chilled shapes into chocolate and place on waxed paper to dry.

Use your creative ideas in decorating eggs. Use pastel colored frosting in a pastry tube to write names on eggs or make tiny flowers etc.