Easter Egg

Directions

1. 1
   Boil sugar, syrup and water to hard ball stage on candy thermometer.
2. 2
   While this is cooking, beat egg whites until stiff.
3. 3
   Pour syrup in a slow stream over beaten egg whites and beat until mixture begins to thicken.
4. 4
   Add coconut, cherries and nuts.
5. 5
   Cool slightly and form into egg shapes using confectioner's sugar to keep from sticking to the hands.
6. 6
   When cold, dip in melted semi-sweet chocolate.
7. 7
   (I would use a small amount of paraffin melted with the chocolate to help harden it).