Chocolate Easter Eggs

Ingredients:
1 cup butter softened3 pounds powdered sugar
2/3 cup condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening

Icing:
2 pounds powdered sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 x food coloring (optional)

Directions:

To increase variety, divide dough into four portions and use extra flavors.
In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy; gradually beat in icing sugar, milk, vanilla and salt.
On work surface, knead until smooth.
Shape into 32 eggs.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.