Fruit and Nut Easter Eggs

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 lb. marshmallow cream
  • 1/2 cup shortening, melted
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups candied fruit (pineapple and cherries)
  • Nuts
  • Dipping chocolate

Directions

  1. 1
    In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265F on a candy thermometer.
  2. 2
    Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm.
  3. 3
    Add melted shortening, confectioner's sugar, candied fruit and nuts.
  4. 4
    Mix well.
  5. 5
    Shape eggs by hand and dip in dipping chocolate.
  6. 6
    Makes 10 eggs, which will keep for 6-8 months.

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