Easter Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Cook sugar, water and Karo until it reaches 240° on candy thermometer.
2. 2
   Take out 1 cup of syrup from pan and add 2 beaten egg whites.
3. 3
   Beat until stiff.
4. 4
   Continue cooking pan of syrup until it reaches 265°.
5. 5
   Pour slowly into mixture.
6. 6
   Beat until it forms a peak.
7. 7
   Add 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.
8. 8
   You can add cherries, nuts and coconut to mixture or leave plain.
9. 9
   Butter hands and work mixture like dough; shape into eggs.
10. 10
    Cool in refrigerator.
11. 11
    Melt 1 large Hershey plain candy bar and coat eggs in chocolate.