CHERRY NUT EASTER EGGS

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Make and share this Cherry Nut Easter Eggs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 (3 ounce) packages vanilla pudding mix (not instant)
1 (9 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 cup finely chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 -1 1/2 lb confectioners' sugar
1 lb chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Cut cherries in half, and drain well on paper towels.
  • Cook milk, butter and pudding in a medium saucepan on low heat until well blended and thick.
  • Remove from stove and add cherries, nuts and enough sugar to make a thick consistency.
  • Form the mixture into 8 to 10 egg shapes with hands coated in butter.
  • Place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.
  • Chill several hours until firm.
  • Melt chocolate being careful not to scorch it.
  • Frost egg with melted chocolate or dip in chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 13.9, Sodium 178.6, Carbohydrate 87.3, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 68.6, Protein 7.4

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