Cherry nut easter egg

 
                           Cherry Nut Easter Egg
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      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
 
  Preparation :     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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