In a mixing bowl, cream peanut butter and butter. Fold in coconut, nuts and 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar and mix well. Sprinkle confectioner's sugar on a board to keep candy mixture from sticking. Turn candy mix onto the board and knead in enough of the remaining sugar for the mixture to hold its shape. Shape mixture into small egg shaped pieces. Cover and chill for about 1 hour. In a double boiler over hot water melt chocolate chips and shortening, stir until smooth. Dip eggs into the chocolate and place on waxed paper to harden. Chill. Makes approximately 2 dozen eggs.

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My Mom made these eggs for years and they have become a tradition in my family.