Grandma Inez' Candy Easter Eggs Recipe

Name: Grandma Inez' Candy Easter Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons condensed milk; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 lbs confectioners' sugar (originally said 4x sugar); ½ cup maraschino cherry, chopped; ½ cup walnuts, chopped; ½ cup dates, chopped; cherry extract; 12 lb semisweet chocolate; 12 piece paraffin wax

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons condensed milk
¼ teaspoon salt
2 lbs confectioners' sugar (originally said 4x sugar)
½ cup maraschino cherry, chopped
½ cup walnuts, chopped
½ cup dates, chopped
cherry extract
12 lb semisweet chocolate
12 piece paraffin wax

1
Heat milk and butter until hot.
2
Add sugar and salt.
3
It will become a stiff fondant.
4
Add about a teaspoon of flavoring (she would use the cherry juice from the maraschino cherries).
5
Knead well.
6
Let stand for 30 minutes, and then add in fruits and nuts.
7
Shape into egg shapes, and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.
8
Melt together chocolate and wax.
9
Dip candy eggs into chocolate mixture, stirring chocolate after each dipped egg, and let dry thoroughly before adding any decorations.

8463

kcal

Calories

437

Fat

1046

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons condensed milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 lbs confectioners' sugar (originally said 4x sugar), and more.

Yes, Grandma Inez' Candy Easter Eggs falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grandma Inez' Candy Easter Eggs

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