BUTTER CREAM EASTER EGG CANDIES
My grandmother used to make these every year at Easter. They taste very similar to the 'Mary Sue' butter cream Easter eggs that they used to sell during Easter-time when I was a kid.
Provided by FoodJunkie
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Chocolate Candy Recipes
Time 5h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix cream cheese and vanilla into creamed butter until smooth; stir in confectioners' sugar until incorporated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until mixture is firm, about 2 hours.
- Roll sugar mixture into small egg-shapes; arrange on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours more.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Dip eggs into melted chocolate using a fork or wooden skewer until evenly coated.
- Arrange dipped eggs on the prepared baking sheet; garnish with sprinkles. Allow chocolate to harden, about 30 minutes. Place eggs in paper muffin or candy cups and store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.4 calories, Carbohydrate 94.1 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 113.9 mg, Sugar 90 g
WHITE CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG CANDIES
Candy making can be easy! Have kids help roll the candies in sprinkles, colored sugar or jimmies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield About 2 dozen (1-1/2 pounds).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chips at 50% power. Add the cream cheese, water and vanilla; stir until blended. Chill until easy to handle, about 1 hour. Quickly shape into 1-1/4-in. eggs. Roll in sprinkles, colored sugar or jimmies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CANDY EASTER EGGS
I got this delightful a old fashioned recipe from my mother-in-law. She produced many variations from this basic recipe, combining different flavored extracts with specific coloring. -Theresa Stewart Melfort, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 9 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in mashed potatoes. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Add coconut and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. ovals; place on baking sheets. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours., In a microwave, melt candy coating. Dip ovals in coating; allow excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
EASTER EGG CANDIES
Kids will jump at the chance to help in the kitchen when you're making these Easter egg candies. -Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in pudding mixes until blended. Whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. , Divide pudding mixture between two bowls. To the first bowl, add walnuts and maple flavoring; mix well. To the second bowl, add coconut and coconut extract; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Form tablespoonfuls of pudding mixture into egg shapes. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate. Place on waxed paper until set. Decorate as desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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