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Cherry Eggs
Chocolate melts are found
in cake decorating stores and many markets, Wilton is a popular brand.
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons margarine
2, 3
ounces packages vanilla pudding (do no use instant)
9 ounce jar maraschino
cherries
1 cup finely chopped nuts
1-2 pounds powdered sugar
1 pound
chocolate melts
ready-made frosting in tubes (from the market)
Drain
cherries well.
Cut cherries in half, let dry while preparing the
rest.
Heat milk, butter and pudding over medium-low heat until mixture has
thickened, stir constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in the cherries and
nuts.
Add enough sugar until mixture is stiff.
Shape into eggs (Coat your
hands in butter to make the process easier.)
Place on wax paper covered
cookie sheet.
Chill until firm, several hours.
Melt chocolate.
Quickly dip eggs in chocolate to coat. Let chocolate harden.
Decorate
eggs with icing.
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