Recipe: Coconut Easter Eggs 🐣
Description:
Indulge in the nostalgia of a classic treat with these delightful Coconut Easter Eggs! 🥥🍫 This recipe, sourced from a treasured old Favorite Recipes Press cookbook, brings together the rich flavors of coconut, cream cheese, and chocolate for an irresistible candy creation. Perfect for Easter or any sweet occasion, these eggs are sure to become a family favorite.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Keywords: Dessert, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, No Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 6759.1
- Fat Content: 271.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 125.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 249.5mg
- Sodium Content: 2944.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1123.4g
- Fiber Content: 19.8g
- Sugar Content: 1072.6g
- Protein Content: 32.2g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 – 1 cup margarine
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 square of paraffin
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine margarine, cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and shredded coconut until well blended. This mixture will form the deliciously creamy center of your Easter eggs.
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Shape Eggs: Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into egg-like forms. This step is where you can get creative with the size and shape of your eggs, making each one unique and charming.
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Prepare Chocolate Coating: In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and paraffin together. Stir continuously until smooth and glossy. The addition of paraffin helps the chocolate to set with a beautiful shine.
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Dip Eggs: Carefully dip each coconut egg into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring that they are evenly coated. Use a fork or dipping tool to gently lift the eggs out of the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
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Set and Chill: Place the chocolate-coated eggs on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet, allowing them to set in the refrigerator for a few minutes. This chilling time will help the chocolate harden and set, giving your Easter eggs a satisfying crunch with each bite.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate coating is firm, your Coconut Easter Eggs are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a delightful treat for Easter celebrations, or simply indulge in their deliciousness any time you crave a sweet delight.
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Storage: Store any leftover eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. However, with their irresistible taste, they’re likely to disappear much sooner than that!
With their creamy coconut filling and decadent chocolate coating, these Coconut Easter Eggs are a true delight for the senses. Whether you’re making them for a special holiday or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this recipe is guaranteed to bring joy to all who taste it. Enjoy the sweet simplicity of homemade candies with this timeless favorite! 🐰🌷
