Recipe: Chocolate Easter Eggs
Description: For the Kids on Easter Sunday, or let them help you make them for Easter. Fun!! and delicious!! Cook time is chill time.
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Candy
Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Canadian, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, No Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 309.8
- Fat Content: 11g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 12.5mg
- Sodium Content: 123.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 55.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.3g
- Sugar Content: 52.6g
- Protein Content: 2g
Yield: 30 chocolate eggs
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | 1 pinch |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Icing sugar | 3 cups |
| Eaglebrand | 2 1/4 cups |
| Food coloring | 1-2 drops |
| Chocolate (for coating) | As needed |
| Sprinkles | As needed |
| Colored icings | As needed |
Instructions:
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Cream butter and salt: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and salt until fluffy.
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Beat in Eaglebrand: Gradually beat in Eaglebrand, vanilla, and food coloring until well combined.
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Incorporate icing sugar: Slowly beat in icing sugar until well blended, ensuring there are no lumps.
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Knead the mixture: Transfer the mixture onto a clean surface and knead with your hands until smooth and pliable.
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Shape into eggs: Form the mixture into egg shapes, ensuring they are evenly sized.
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Chill the eggs: Place the shaped eggs onto a waxed paper-lined tray. Cover the tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until firm.
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Coat with chocolate: Once the eggs are firm, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Rest each egg on a fork and dip it into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess coating to drip off.
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Set on tray: Place the chocolate-coated eggs back onto the tray and let them stand until the chocolate firms up.
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Decorate: While the chocolate is still moist, decorate the eggs with sprinkles as desired. Alternatively, allow the chocolate to firm up completely and decorate with colored icings.
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Storage: Store the chocolate Easter eggs covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator for freshness.
These delightful Chocolate Easter Eggs are perfect for celebrating the holiday with your loved ones. Enjoy the process of making them together and indulge in their sweet and creamy flavor!
