CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
No store-bought Easter candy can compare to Mom's homemade chocolate-covered eggs. The heavenly centers have peanut butter, coconut and walnuts. These rich candies just melt in your mouth. -Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 25 minutes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts. , Turn peanut butter mixture onto a surface lightly dusted with some of the remaining confectioners' sugar; knead in enough of the remaining confectioners' sugar until mixture holds its shape when formed. Shape into small egg-shaped pieces. Cover and chill for 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, FatContent 14g fat (6g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 5mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 70mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
This recipe is over 35 years old. My home economics teacher in high school had us make the eggs as a class project—and the candies have been a big hit ever since.—Julie Warren, Conyers, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 40 minutes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Yield 10 eggs.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the pudding mixes, butter and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and peanut butter. Cool slightly. , Shape 1/2 cupfuls into egg shapes. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set., In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return eggs to waxed paper to set. Decorate with icings and candies as desired. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 988 calories, FatContent 57g fat (23g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 26mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 488mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 121g carbohydrate (105g sugars, FiberContent 7g fiber), ProteinContent 16g protein.
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