Chocolate-Covered Easter Eggs Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Covered Easter Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 c. light corn syrup; 2 1/2 c. sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. water; 2 egg whites, beaten stiff; 3 c. chopped pecans; 1 1/2 c. candied cherries, halved (optional); 1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels; 1/4 bar paraffin wax; decorator icing

Servings: persons

1/2 c. light corn syrup
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
2 egg whites, beaten stiff
3 c. chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. candied cherries, halved (optional)
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1/4 bar paraffin wax
decorator icing

1
Combine corn syrup, sugar, salt and water, mixing well.
2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
3
Cook without stirring until mixture reaches firm ball stage (248u00b0 on candy thermometer).
4
Slowly pour half of sugar mixture over beaten egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer.
5
Cook remaining half of sugar mixture over medium heat to hard ball stage (260u00b0 on candy thermometer).
6
Pour mixture slowly over egg white mixture; beat until mixture holds its shape and mixer cannot beat any more. Beat with wooden spoon until mixture is no longer glossy.
7
Stir in pecans and cherries.
8
Shape mixture into 2-inch eggs or 2 large eggs.
9
Melt chocolate morsels and paraffin in a saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly.
10
Dip each egg into chocolate; cool on waxed paper.
11
Reheat chocolate if it thickens.
12
Decorate as desired with decorator icing.
13
About 30 (2-inch) eggs or 2 (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pound) eggs.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. light corn syrup, 2 1/2 c. sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 c. water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Covered Easter Eggs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate-Covered Easter Eggs

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