Time 25m Yield 2 dozen. Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps:
In a large bowl, cream the butter and peanut butter until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup confectioners’ sugar and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts. , Turn peanut butter mixture onto a surface lightly dusted with some of the remaining confectioners’ sugar; knead in enough of the remaining confectioners’ sugar until mixture holds its shape when formed. Shape into small egg-shaped pieces. Cover and chill for 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Chill.
Time 2h30m Yield 48 Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
In a large bowl, mix together the butter, vanilla, and cream cheese. Stir in confectioners’ sugar to make a workable dough. For best results, use your hands for mixing. Divide the dough into four parts. Leave one of the parts plain. To the second part, mix in peanut butter. Mix coconut into the third part, and cocoa powder into the last part. Roll each type of dough into egg shapes, and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate until hard, at least an hour. Melt chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth. If the chocolate seems too thick for coating, stir in a teaspoon of the shortening or oil until it thins to your desired consistency. Dip the chilled candy eggs in chocolate, and return to the waxed paper lined sheet to set. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour to harden.
Time 1h Yield 2 dozen. Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
In a large bowl, beat the butter, marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in 3 cups confectioners’ sugar. Place 1/4 cup butter mixture in a bowl; add yellow food coloring, and mix well. Shape into 24 small balls; cover and chill for 30 minutes. Wrap plain mixture in plastic wrap; chill for 30 minutes. , Dust work surface with remaining confectioners’ sugar. Divide plain dough into 24 pieces. Wrap one piece of plain dough around each yellow ball and form into an egg shape. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 15 minutes or until firm. , In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return eggs to waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. Decorate with icing and decorating candies as desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Time 4h30m Yield 36 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Spread 7 cups flour in each of three 13x9x2-inch baking pans, and 4 cups flour in a 9-inch square pan. Press plastic egg halfway into flour to form an impression. Repeat 35 times, leaving a small amount of space between each impression. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup, and hot water. Brong to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until candy thermometer reads 238°F. Remove from heat; stir in remaining corn syrup. Pour into large mixing bowl. Add reserved gelatin, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high speed until candy is thick and has cooled to lukewarm. Beat in vanilla. Spoon mixture into egg depressions; dust with flour. Let stand 3-4 hours or until set. Remove marshmallow eggs from flour, and dust off any excess flour. Dip into melted dark chocolate candy coating. Place flat side down on wax paper. Let stand until set. Pour white candy coating into a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in the bottom corner. Drizzle over eggs.
Time 1h4m Yield 10-15 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
In a large bowl, mix milk, butter, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Add icing sugar in 3 or 4 batches,stirring well after each addition. Mix well, then knead with hands, mixing in more icing sugar if needed, until mixture holds shape and is smooth. Take 1/4 of the mixture, and color it yellow for yolks. Form it into 10 to 15 small balls, set aside. Make 10 to 15 Larger balls with the remaining mixture. Flatten large ball in palm, place yellow ball in centre, then shape white mixture around it to form an egg shape. Place eggs on tray, cover well with plastic wrap so they do not dry out, and chill for at least 4 hours or until firm. Dipping Chocolate: Place chocolate and paraffin in bowl over hot (not boiling) water (approx 86 deg.) Use a fondue fork to dip eggs into chocolate. Place eggs on tray lined with waxed or parchment paper. Put in a cool place until chocolate is firm. Decorate if desired.
Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
In a medium size mixing bowl, combine butter, vanilla and salt, mix well with electric mixer. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar gradually. Stir in the chopped cherries, pecans and coconut. Add just enough sweetened condensed milk to moisten and hold the mixture together. Knead the mixture until it is well blended. It should be easy to handle and shape, but not sticky. Use the palms of your hands to roll the mixture, a small amount at a time, into egg shapes. (The amount depends on the size and number of eggs you want to make. Use additional confectioners’ sugar to prevent it from sticking to your hands.) Place the candy egg shapes on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Melt the chocolate in a microwave oven or in a double boiler. Dip each egg in the melted chocolate to coat, then lay on a waxed paper lined tray and allow the chocolate to harden. Place the eggs in paper candy cups.
