Buttercream Easter Eggs

5 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla. Chill mixture overnight. Shape into 3-inch eggs. Chill until firm.
  2. 2
    Place chocolate in top of a double boiler; cook over simmering water, stirring until chocolate melts. Remove from heat, leaving chocolate over hot water. Using 2 forks, quickly dip eggs, one at a time, into chocolate mixture. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate until firm. Decorate with Royal Frosting, as desired. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.
  3. 3
    Note: Shape mixture into 1-inch eggs to make 2 dozen.

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