Fruit and Nut Easter Eggs

== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 2½ cups sugar
* 1 cup light corn syrup
* ¾ cup hot water
* ½ pound marshmallow cream
* ½ cup shortening, melted
* ¼ cup confectioner's sugar
* 2 cups candied fruit (pineapple and cherries)
* nuts
* dipping chocolate
== Directions ==
# In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265 °F on a candy thermometer.
# Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm.
# Add melted shortening, confectioner's sugar, candied fruit and nuts.
# Mix well.
# Shape eggs by hand and dip in dipping chocolate.
# Makes 10 eggs which will keep for 6 – 8 months.
# Note: try piping a name on the egg after the chocolate is firm.
# Enjoy.
Category:World Recipes
Category:Easter Candy
Category:Candied fruit Recipes
Category:Marshmallow Recipes
Category:Cherry Recipes
Category:Pineapple Recipes
Category:Chocolate Recipes