White Chocolate Easter Basket Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE EASTER CANDY IN 10 MINUTES!

Steps:

• In a microwave safe medium size bowl, add white candy melts or white chocolate chips. If using white chocolate chips, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening.
• Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted, OR place chocolate into a stainless steel bowl and melt in a double boiler on the stove top.
• Use your fingers or a fork to dip pretzels into and out of chocolate. It's hot, so be careful! Let excess chocolate drip off back into the bowl.
• Place pretzels onto sheets of parchment or wax paper to dry.
• Add sprinkles while chocolate is still wet.
• Store pretzels between layers of parchment paper in a well sealed container.
• Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving an overhang on ends. Melt chocolate using the same method mentioned above. Pour chocolate onto the baking sheet, and use an offset spatula to spread in an even layer.
• Immediately place sprinkles, jelly beans, and any broken pretzel pieces over chocolate. Once the bark has cooled and set, peel off the parchment paper and break into wedges.
• Store bark between layers of parchment paper in a well sealed container.

HOW TO MAKE EASY AND EDIBLE EASTER NEST EGGS

Steps:

• Line a 6-cup muffin pan with plastic wrap. Melt 1 cup baking chips (dark, milk or white chocolate, or butterscotch, depending on which you choose above) in the microwave. Stir in 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups dry ingredients (depending on which you choose above).
• Scoop the mixture into the muffin cups and make an indentation in each to form nests. Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes. Remove and fill with blue jelly beans and chocolates or other treats.

EASTER BUNNY TREATS

Steps:

• Place frosting in piping bag. For each bunny, cut 2 mini marshmallows in half and use frosting to attach them to a large marshmallow to form arms and legs. For the face, attach 2 mini marshmallow halves for cheeks. Use white jimmies, black nonpareils and heart-shaped sprinkles to form whiskers, eyes and nose. For the ears, cut a large marshmallow in half diagonally. Dip each sticky side in colored sugar and use frosting to attach the ears to the top of the large marshmallow. Use frosting to connect the 2 large marshmallows; let stand until dry.

WHITE CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG CANDIES

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.