Cherry Nut Easter Eggs
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1/2 c. milk
1/2 stick butter or margarine
2 (3-oz.)pkgs. vanilla pudding and filling (not instant)
1 (9-oz.)jar maraschino cherries
1 c. finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 lb. to 2 lbs. confectioners' sugar
1 lb. chocolate -- melted
Recipe
Cut cherries in half, and drain well on paper
towels.
Cook milk, butter and pudding in a medium saucepan on low heat until well blended and thick. Remove from stove and add cherries, nuts and enough sugar to make a thick consistency.
Form the mixture into 8 to 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 butter cream icing.
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