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

Time 30m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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.