CHOCOLATE CREAM FILLED EASTER EGGS

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My aunt used to make these when I was a kid, then I started making them for my kids, and now my DD makes them, they are very rich, you just want to eat a small slice at a time. Cook time shown is actually chill time.

Provided by Lois M

Categories     Candy

Time 1h4m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 -7 cups sifted icing sugar
yellow food coloring
1 lb semisweet chocolate
1 ounce paraffin wax (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix milk, butter, corn syrup, salt and vanilla.
  • Add icing sugar in 3 or 4 batches,stirring well after each addition.
  • Mix well, then knead with hands, mixing in more icing sugar if needed, until mixture holds shape and is smooth.
  • Take 1/4 of the mixture, and color it yellow for yolks.
  • Form it into 10 to 15 small balls, set aside.
  • Make 10 to 15 Larger balls with the remaining mixture.
  • Flatten large ball in palm, place yellow ball in centre, then shape white mixture around it to form an egg shape.
  • Place eggs on tray, cover well with plastic wrap so they do not dry out, and chill for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  • Dipping Chocolate: Place chocolate and paraffin in bowl over hot (not boiling) water (approx 86 deg.) Use a fondue fork to dip eggs into chocolate.
  • Place eggs on tray lined with waxed or parchment paper.
  • Put in a cool place until chocolate is firm.
  • Decorate if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.7, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 345.4, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 79.5, Protein 7.2

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