Fruit & nut easter eggs
12 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2¼ | cup | SUGAR |
| 1 | cup | Light corn syrup |
| ¾ | cup | Hot water |
| ½ | pounds | Marshmallow creme |
| ½ | cup | Shortening, melted |
| ¼ | cup | Confectioners sugar |
| 2 | cups | Candied fruit |
| Nuts | ||
| Dipping chocolate | ||
Directions
In saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265 degrees. Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm. Add melted shortening, confectioners sugar, candied fruit, and nuts. Mix well, shape eggs by hand and dip. Will keep 6-8 months. Improves as it ripens. From Sweet Thing @5211 March 1994