Easter Egg Candies

Name: Easter Egg Candies
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 48
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters butter, cubed; 118 milliliters flaked coconut; 1 teaspoons coconut extract; 710 milliliters confectioners sugar; 1 teaspoon maple flavoring; 118 milliliters milk; 473 milliliters milk chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 170 grams packages each) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix; 118 milliliters chopped walnuts

Easter Egg Candies might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One serving contains 112 calories, 1g of protein, and 5g of fat. This gluten free recipe serves 48. A mixture of confectioners' sugar, vanillan extract, coconut extract, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Easter. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in pudding mixes until blended.

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Butter

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Sauce Pan

Whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Milk

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Whisk

Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth.

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Powdered Sugar

Vanilla

Divide pudding mixture between two bowls. To the first bowl, add walnuts and maple flavoring; mix well. To the second bowl, add coconut and coconut extract; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Form tablespoonfuls of pudding mixture into egg shapes.

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Coconut Extract