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Fruit and Nut Easter Eggs

These old-fashioned candies are sure to make a great gift for family and friends.
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Course candy

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 jar marshmallow creme (7 oz)
  • 1 1/4 cups crushed pineapple, drained very well
  • 1/2 cup red maraschino cherries, drained and chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup green maraschino cherries, drained and chopped fine
  • 2 cups walnuts, chopped
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 lbs powdered sugar
  • Milk chocolate

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and add marshmallow creme, pineapple, cherries, nuts and pinch of salt. Mix very well.
  • Add some of the powdered sugar and mix until thick and beginning to get dry. Place on a well sugared board and knead in the remaining sugar until VERY dry.
  • Shape into eggs and place on trays. Cover lightly with a doth and let stand at room temperature for two days until completely dry.
  • Melt chocolate according to package directions. Dip eggs individually into chocolate until completely covered. Makes 4½ lbs. of Easter eggs or 35 eggs. Enjoy!