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Fruit and Nut Easter Eggs

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10 servings

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Ingredients:

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 confectioner's sugar
2 cups candied fruit (pineapple and cherries)
Nuts
Dipping chocolate

Directions:

In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265°F on a candy thermometer. Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm. Add melted shortening, confectioner's sugar, candied fruit and nuts. Mix well. Shape eggs by hand and dip in dipping chocolate. Makes 10 eggs, which will keep for 6-8 months.

Comments from Jo Merrill :

Try piping a name on the egg after the chocolate is firm.

 
 
 

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