Best Butter Cream Easter Egg Candies Recipes

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CANDY EASTER EGGS



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I got this delightful a old fashioned recipe from my mother-in-law. She produced many variations from this basic recipe, combining different flavored extracts with specific coloring. -Theresa Stewart Melfort, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cold mashed potatoes (prepared without added milk and butter)
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
Colored sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in mashed potatoes. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating until smooth. Add coconut and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. ovals; place on baking sheets. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours., In a microwave, melt candy coating. Dip ovals in coating; allow excess to drip off. Decorate with sprinkles. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

LINDA'S BUTTER CREAM EASTER EGGS



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These eggs are really "WONDERFUL"... What a great idea to make with the kids for Easter! Try these, you will absolutely LOVE THEM! Please try my other recipes for Easter Eggs! Recipe #220348 and Recipe #220316.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Candy

Time 3h

Yield 28-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 lb butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 lbs confectioners' sugar
20 -23 ounces semisweet chocolate or 20 -23 ounces milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mix the butter and cream cheese together.
  • (I put in the microwave for 30-45 secs. to soften).
  • Add the confectionary sugar about 1 cup at a time, along with vanilla, and mix well. (I use my hands).
  • Place the mixture in the freezer to chill for at least 20 minutes (You want it firm, but not frozen, so check it from time to time).
  • Form the mixture into egg shapes with your hands. (It is helpful to put some confectionary sugar on your hands so the eggs don't stick to them).
  • When you are done making the eggs, put them in freezer again for at least 25 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate in a a double boiler.
  • Dip the bottom of the egg into the chocolate, then place it on a small flat dish. Take a spoon, and spoon some melted chocolate on top, spreading around with a butter knife. (Make sure you don't get it on too thick, or you won't have enough for the whole batch).
  • Arrange the chocolate coated eggs on an aluminum foil paper lined tray.
  • When done making eggs, put in the freezer for a few minutes to harden eggs.
  • Place each egg in a pastel colored paper cupcake cup.
  • Store in the refrigerator, covered with aluminum foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 60.6, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 32.2, Protein 3.2

BUTTER CREAM EASTER EGG CANDIES



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My grandmother used to make these every year at Easter. They taste very similar to the 'Mary Sue' butter cream Easter eggs that they used to sell during Easter-time when I was a kid.

Provided by FoodJunkie

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Chocolate Candy Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (16 ounce) packages confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons pastel multi-colored candy sprinkles, or to taste

Steps:

  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix cream cheese and vanilla into creamed butter until smooth; stir in confectioners' sugar until incorporated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until mixture is firm, about 2 hours.
  • Roll sugar mixture into small egg-shapes; arrange on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours more.
  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Dip eggs into melted chocolate using a fork or wooden skewer until evenly coated.
  • Arrange dipped eggs on the prepared baking sheet; garnish with sprinkles. Allow chocolate to harden, about 30 minutes. Place eggs in paper muffin or candy cups and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.4 calories, Carbohydrate 94.1 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 113.9 mg, Sugar 90 g

HOMEMADE EASTER EGGS



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Creamy and smooth, these homemade Easter candies are delicious! I'm not sure which I liked more, the coconut or peanut butter... I kept tasting both trying to decide. They'd be a cute addition to any Easter basket. Or, place a few in a cellophane bag and you have a lovely place card for your Easter meal.

Provided by Irene Marie Monks Kazan

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 stick butter, room temperature
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar
1 bag(s) coconut, 14 oz.
3/4 c peanut butter
1 bag(s) semi-sweet baking chips, 12 oz.
2 Tbsp Crisco or butter
nonpareils for decoration

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together butter, cream cheese, and vanilla well.
  • 2. Add the box of powdered sugar mix well. Split in half.
  • 3. In one half, add the bag of coconut and beat well. In the other half, add the peanut butter beat until combined well.
  • 4. Shape into easter eggs and freeze for half an hour on wax paper on cookie sheet.
  • 5. Melt your semi-sweet morsels in the microwave in 30-second intervals with the butter or Crisco till hot; about 2 minutes.
  • 6. Take out a small batch and dip into chocolate. I shake them to get off excess chocolate and place them back onto wax paper. I put colored nonpareils on the coconut, so we can tell them apart. Put in fridge for about 30 minutes then put into airtight containers. Separate the layers with wax paper. ENJOY, they are sooo good.

EASTER EGG CANDIES



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Kids will jump at the chance to help in the kitchen when you're making these Easter egg candies. -Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup milk
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in pudding mixes until blended. Whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. , Divide pudding mixture between two bowls. To the first bowl, add walnuts and maple flavoring; mix well. To the second bowl, add coconut and coconut extract; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Form tablespoonfuls of pudding mixture into egg shapes. Place on a waxed paper-lined pan. Chill for 30 minutes or until firm., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt milk chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in chocolate. Place on waxed paper until set. Decorate as desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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