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(Date Posted:04-16-2006 4:37 AM)
Chocolate/Cherry/Nut Easter Eggs1/2 C. milk 1/4 C. butter or margarine 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) vanilla pudding and (not instant) 1 (9 oz.) jar maraschino cherries 1 C. pecans or walnuts, finely chopped 1 to 2 lb. confectioners' sugar 1 lb. chocolate, meltedCut cherries in half; drain well on paper towels. Cook milk, butter & pudding in a medium saucepan on low heat until well blended & thick. Remove from stove & add cherries, nuts & enough sugar to make a thick consistency. Form the mixture into 8-10 egg shapes with hands coated in butter. Place on wax paper covered cookie sheet. Chill several hours until firm. Melt chocolate being careful not to scorch it. Frost egg with melted chocolate. Decorate with a butter cream icing, if desired.
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