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Old Fashioned Easter Egg Candy Recipe

Old Fashioned Easter Egg Candy

Rahat
Old Fashioned Easter Egg Candy is a nostalgic treat that combines creamy richness with a delightful crunch. With just 30 minutes of prep and an hour of chilling, these homemade candies are surprisingly simple to create.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings 25 eggs
Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup plain mashed potatoes, completely cooled see note
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • 5 cups powdered sugar, plus additional as needed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 12 oz chocolate bars, coarsely chopped I like to use Ghirardelli 65% dark chocolate, see note if using chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Using an electric mixer or stand mixer (with paddle attachment), stir together mashed potatoes, butter, salt and 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar until completely combined.
  • With mixer on low-speed, add in remaining sugar, 1 cup (125g) at a time.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and check the consistency of the batter. It should be cohesive and will be sticky at this point but should not be runny/separating. If it is runny, add additional powdered sugar as needed.
  • Cover and refrigerate filling for at least 1 hour.
  • Once chilled, scoop dough by 1 ½ Tablespoon and roll between your hands into egg shape. Place eggs on wax-paper lined cookie tray. If dough is still sticky, chill for longer or dust your hands with powdered sugar before rolling.
  • Return eggs to the refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate coating.
  • Place chopped chocolate in a double boiler (see note to microwave instead) over simmering water and stir constantly until melted.
  • Remove eggs from the refrigerator. Dip a fork in chocolate then place the egg on the tines of the fork. Use a spoon to drizzle chocolate all over the egg until coated, then slide back onto the baking sheet to allow the chocolate to harden before enjoying.
  • Return eggs to the refrigerator and refrigerate until chocolate coating has hardened.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easter candy, egg-shaped sweets, holiday desserts, homemade treats, traditional recipe
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