Coconut Cherry Easter Egg Delights 🥥🍒🐰

Recipe: Easter Egg Candy 🐣

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: About 2 pounds of candy

Description:

This delightful Easter Egg Candy recipe is a nostalgic gem retrieved from an old Favorite Recipes Press cookbook. While the exact prep and cook times are estimations, the end result promises to be a sweet sensation. Perfect for indulging your sweet tooth or gifting to loved ones during the Easter season, this candy is sure to become a family favorite.

Category:

Candy

Keywords:

Dessert, Kid Friendly, Quick & Easy (<60 Minutes), Stove Top

Ingredients:

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 1649.8
• Fat: 56g
• Saturated Fat: 23g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 578.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 290.6g
• Fiber: 11.4g
• Sugar: 228.4g
• Protein: 17.6g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Gather all the necessary ingredients: sugar, light corn syrup, water, coconut, egg whites, maraschino cherries, chopped nuts, semi-sweet chocolate, and confectioner’s sugar. Optionally, have paraffin ready if using.

2. Cook Syrup:

   • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, light corn syrup, and water.
   • Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
   • Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature, cooking until it reaches the hard ball stage.

3. Beat Egg Whites:

   • While the syrup is cooking, beat the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until they form stiff peaks.

4. Combine Syrup and Egg Whites:

   • Once the syrup reaches the desired temperature, slowly pour it into the beaten egg whites, continuously beating as you pour.
   • Continue beating until the mixture begins to thicken.

5. Add Coconut, Cherries, and Nuts:

   • Gently fold in the coconut, chopped maraschino cherries, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

6. Shape the Candy:

   • Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it’s comfortable to handle.
   • Dust your hands with confectioner’s sugar to prevent sticking, then shape the candy into egg shapes.

7. Coat with Chocolate:

   • Once the candy eggs are formed, melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl either over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently.
   • If desired, add a small amount of paraffin to the melted chocolate to help it harden.
   • Dip each candy egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s completely coated.
   • Place the chocolate-coated eggs on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.

8. Serve or Store:

   • Once the chocolate coating has hardened, your Easter Egg Candy is ready to serve or package as gifts.
   • Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Enjoy the sweet nostalgia and festive flair of these homemade Easter treats! 🐰🌸