Cherry Nut Easter Eggs It's never too early to start thinking of candy for Easter! 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 2 (3 ounce) packages vanilla pudding and filling (not instant) 1 (9 ounce) jar maraschino cherries 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts 1 to 2 pounds confectioners' sugar 1 pound chocolate, melted 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. Decorate with butter cream icing. Enjoy. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at:
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