Saturday March 20 , 2010
Fruit and Nut Easter Eggs
Created by Mariah,
Ingredients
At a glance
Makes
10 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 lb marshmallow cream
  • 1/2 cup shortening, melted
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups candied fruit (pineapple and cherries)
  • nuts
  • dipping chocolate
Methods/steps
  1. In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265° degrees on a candy thermometer.
  2. Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm.
  3. Add melted shortening, powdered sugar, candied fruit and nuts. Mix well.
  4. Shape eggs by hand and dip in dipping chocolate.
Additional Tips
Try piping a name on the egg after the chocolate is firm. We have been told the eggs will keep for 6-8 months. However, we have never been abe to test this affirmation. The eggs always dissppear within weeks.
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