How to Make Chocolate Surprise Eggs

* 1 cup (180g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

* 1 cup (225g) milk chocolate, finely chopped

* 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening

* 1/4 cup (55g) white chocolate, finely chopped

* 12 small plastic Easter eggs

* 12 small toys or candies, wrapped in foil

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate and vegetable shortening. Microwave on high for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each 30 seconds, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

2. Pour the melted chocolate into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.

3. Pipe the melted chocolate into the plastic Easter eggs, filling them about 1/4 full.

4. Wrap the plastic Easter eggs tightly with cling film and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.

5. In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate and vegetable shortening. Microwave on high for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each 30 seconds, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

6. Remove the plastic Easter eggs from the refrigerator and carefully peel off the cling film.

7. Place a toy or candy in the bottom of each egg.

8. Pour the melted milk chocolate over the toys or candies, filling the eggs to the brim.

9. Refrigerate the Easter eggs for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.

10. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, following the same instructions as for the semisweet and milk chocolate.

11. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the Easter eggs to decorate.

12. Refrigerate the Easter eggs for at least 10 minutes, or until the white chocolate is set.

13. Enjoy!

Tips

* To make the Easter eggs more festive, you can add sprinkles, chopped nuts, or colored sugar to the melted chocolate before piping it into the eggs.

* If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to fill the Easter eggs with melted chocolate.

* Be sure to refrigerate the Easter eggs between each step to ensure that the chocolate sets properly.

* These Easter eggs are best consumed within 2 weeks of making them.