Chocolate Easter Eggs
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Description: Celebrate Easter with these delightful Chocolate Easter Eggs, a perfect treat to share with family and friends. Easy to make and irresistibly sweet, these homemade chocolate eggs are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Category: Candy
Keywords: Dessert, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) Jell-O pudding mix (vanilla flavor)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Melt and Combine: In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine over low heat. Once melted, stir in the milk and Jell-O pudding mix. Cook the mixture for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it starts to thicken slightly. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
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Shape and Chill: Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the pudding mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes, or until the balls are firm.
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Dip in Chocolate: While the balls are chilling, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth and completely melted.
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Coat with Chocolate: Remove the balls from the refrigerator. Using a toothpick, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, coating it thoroughly. Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Decorate (Optional): If desired, sprinkle the chocolate-covered balls with festive sprinkles or other decorations while the chocolate is still wet.
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Chill Again: Refrigerate the chocolate-covered eggs until the chocolate is set, about 15-20 minutes.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has hardened, your Chocolate Easter Eggs are ready to be enjoyed! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Yield: Approximately 35 chocolate Easter eggs
Nutritional Information (per egg):
- Calories: 61.5
- Fat: 2.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.2 mg
- Sodium: 16.7 mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Sugar: 9 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
These chocolate eggs are perfect for Easter celebrations or any special occasion where a sweet treat is needed. Enjoy making and sharing these delightful candies with your loved ones! 🐣🍫🥚
