HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS
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
Time 40m
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, Fat 57g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 121g carbohydrate (105g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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Samina Khatun
[email protected]I'm allergic to chocolate, so I can't try this recipe. But it looks delicious!
jutt36 Ala
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I ended up just buying chocolate eggs from the store.
Martin Shaw
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggs turned out really crumbly. They were still tasty, but they didn't look very appetizing.
pradeep pandey
[email protected]I wish the recipe had included more instructions on how to decorate the eggs. Mine didn't turn out as pretty as the ones in the pictures.
Aswad Mehdi
[email protected]These eggs were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think I just used too much sugar. I'll try again next time with less.
Kasiba Shakul
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these eggs were surprisingly easy to make. I'm so glad I tried them.
UCHIHA ITACHI
[email protected]These eggs were a little tricky to make, but they were worth the effort. They turned out so beautiful and tasted amazing.
Atanas Atanas
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use up some leftover candy and nuts that I had on hand. It's a great way to clean out your pantry.
Nashon Omosh
[email protected]These eggs were delicious! The chocolate was rich and creamy, and the fillings were perfectly sweet. I will definitely be making them again.
MD USAMA BIN TAJUL ISLAM
[email protected]My kids had a blast helping me make these eggs. They loved decorating them and then eating them even more. They were a fun and delicious Easter activity.
Justin Null
[email protected]These eggs are so cute and easy to make. I love that you can decorate them however you want. Mine turned out so festive and perfect for Easter.
Shokal Khan
[email protected]I've made these eggs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so rich and decadent, and the shells are nice and thick. I highly recommend them!
sadika jannat
[email protected]These chocolate eggs were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love that I can use whatever fillings I want, so they're always a special treat.