Easter Egg Candies
Kids will jump at the chance to help in the kitchen when you're making these Easter egg candies. —Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons shortening
Reviews
These are my husband's favorite candy! I make the entire batch maple and omit the walnuts. We usually freeze the filling, it's easier to work with. Washing your hands every few minutes helps, as does greasing your hands a little before handling the filling.