Coconut cream eggs

40 Pieces

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 tablespoons Butter; melted
⅓ cup Light corn syrup
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
½ teaspoon Salt
3½ cup (1 lb.) powdered sugar
10 ounces MOUNDS Sweetened Coconut Flakes
Additional powdered sugar
12 ounces HERSHEY'S Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet) OR- HERSHEY'S MINI CHIPS
2 tablespoons Shortening*, plus...
2 teaspoons Shortening*

Directions

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE COATING

*(do not use butter, margarine or oil) 1. In large bowl, stir together butter, corn syrup, vanilla and salt.

Gradually add powdered sugar and coconut, beating until blended.

2. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon additional powdered sugar on flat surface. Spoon coconut mixture onto prepared surface; knead about 5 minutes. Using 1-½ teaspoons mixture for each candy, shape into egg shape. Place on wax paper-covered tray.

3. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before dipping into SIMPLE CHOCOLATE COATING. Place coated eggs on wax paper-covered tray. Store in cool, dry place. About 40 candies.

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE COATING

1. In medium heat-proof bowl, place chocolate chips and shortening. In separate large heat-proof bowl, put very warm water (100 F. to 110 F.) to 1-inch depth. Carefully place bowl with chocolate into bowl with water; water should come halfway up side of chocolate bowl.

2. With dry rubber scraper, stir chocolate and shortening CONSTANTLY, until chocolate and shortening are melted and mixture is smooth. Do NOT get water in bowl with chocolate.* If water cools, replace it with very warm water as directed above. Remove chocolate bowl from inside water bowl.

3. With fork, one at a time, dip chilled centers into chocolate mixture; gently tap fork on edge of bowl to remove excess chocolate.** Invert coated center on prepared tray; swirl small amount of melted chocolate on top to cover fork marks; let stand until firm. Store candies loosely covered in cool, dry place. Coating for 3 to 4 dozen centers.

* If water or moisture gets into chocolate, it can seize and tighten.

As an emergency measure, ONLY, stir in additional shortening, ½ teaspoonful at a time, just until chocolate is fluid again.

** If chocolate mixture cools below 84 F, return bowl with chocolate into bowl with warm water. Chocolate is best for coating between 84 F. and 88 F.

Copyright 1995 Hershey Foods Corporation. Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.

Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias.

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