Homemade Creme Eggs

Name: Homemade Creme Eggs
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Lyle's golden syrup (or corn syrup); 6 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 drops orange blossom water (optional); 1 vanilla bean, seeds removed (optional); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups powdered sugar; 12 ounces dark chocolate (or bittersweet chips)

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Lyle's golden syrup (or corn syrup)
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 drops orange blossom water (optional)
1 vanilla bean, seeds removed (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar
12 ounces dark chocolate (or bittersweet chips)

Directions

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["Place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer that has been fitted with the paddle attachment (this can easily be done by hand or with a hand mixer). Add the golden syrup, salt, orange blossom water (if using), vanilla seeds, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium-low to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure everything is mixed well.", "Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the powdered sugar. Mix until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.", "Place one third of the mixture into a small bowl and add enough yellow food color to obtain desired color.", "Cover both bowls with plastic wrap and put into the freezer for at least 15 minutes. It is necessary that this mixture be very cold while you work with it.", "When the sugar mixture is thoroughly chilled, remove from the freezer. Working quickly take about a half teaspoon of the \"yolk\"" mixture and roll it into a ball. Continue forming your yolks.""