Fruit & nut easter eggs

12 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
cup SUGAR
1 cup Light corn syrup
¾ cup Hot water
½ pounds Marshmallow creme
½ cup Shortening, melted
¼ cup Confectioners sugar
2 cups Candied fruit
Nuts
Dipping chocolate

Directions

In saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265 degrees. Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm. Add melted shortening, confectioners sugar, candied fruit, and nuts. Mix well, shape eggs by hand and dip. Will keep 6-8 months. Improves as it ripens. From Sweet Thing @5211 March 1994

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