EASTER EGG CANDIES

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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

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup milk
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

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.

Euro001
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I can't wait to try these!


Anthony Ortiz
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Yum!


Zayan Bin Taimur
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These candies are delicious! I love the creamy chocolate filling. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Avo Razafy
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I've made these candies several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


mirza saif
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These candies are the perfect addition to any Easter basket. They're easy to make and look so pretty. I love the different colors and shapes.


natalia jan
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These candies are so cute! I love the different colors and shapes. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Timothy Bickling
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I made these candies for my Easter party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so festive.


Zaaron Campbell
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These candies are delicious! I love the creamy chocolate filling. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Rainbow alex Gaming
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I've made these candies several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Jerusha Mwarema
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These candies are the perfect addition to any Easter basket. They're easy to make and look so pretty. I love the different colors and shapes.


Laal Khan
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These candies are so cute! I love the different colors and shapes. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Rahedul Islam
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I made these candies for my Easter party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look so festive.


skkeke kskekek
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These candies are delicious! I love the creamy chocolate filling. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Latashe Armstrong
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I've made these candies several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Yogesh Kattel
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These candies are the perfect addition to any Easter basket. They're easy to make and look so pretty. I love the different colors and shapes.


Nicholas Manu
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I made these candies for my Easter party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, especially the kids. They're so colorful and festive, and they taste delicious too.


Mdshihab hassan
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These candies are so cute and festive! I love the different colors and shapes. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Thibisan Ravichandran
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I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these Easter egg candies without any problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the candies turned out great. They're the perfect treat for Easter baskets.


Martin Motsamai Mafate
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These Easter egg candies were a hit with my family and friends! They're so easy to make and look so festive. I used a variety of molds to make different shapes and sizes, and I even added some sprinkles for decoration. They turned out perfect and tas