CHOCOLATE-COVERED EGGS

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These pretty little candies beat any store-bought variety hands down! Decorating them can take as little or as much effort as you like. The looks of delight on the faces of those who try them make every minute worth it. -Louise Oberfoell, Bowman, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
3 to 4 drops yellow food coloring
2 cups (12 ounces) white baking chips or semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
Icing of your choice
Assorted decorating candies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in 3 cups confectioners' sugar. Place 1/4 cup butter mixture in a bowl; add yellow food coloring, and mix well. Shape into 24 small balls; cover and chill for 30 minutes. Wrap plain mixture in plastic wrap; chill for 30 minutes. , Dust work surface with remaining confectioners' sugar. Divide plain dough into 24 pieces. Wrap one piece of plain dough around each yellow ball and form into an egg shape. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for 15 minutes or until firm. , In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip eggs in mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return eggs to waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. Decorate with icing and decorating candies as desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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