fudgy truffle eggs

Mio, MI
Updated on Nov 28, 2012

Betty Crocker does it again with this 5 ingredient easy make your own Easter (Ostara) eggs

prep time 40 Min
cook time
method Microwave
yield 48 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
  • 1 can chocolate frosting (12 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter or marshmellow creme
  • 1 package 24 oz) vanilla-flavored (almond bark) or chocolate-flavored candy coating

How To Make fudgy truffle eggs

  • Step 1
    In large microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute, stir until melted. If necessary, microwave 10 to 20 seconds longer or until chocolate can be stirred smooth.
  • Step 2
    Microwave frosting uncovered on High 20 seconds; stir into melted chocolate chips. Stir in vanilla. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes or just until thick enough to hold a shape.
  • Step 3
    Drop chocolate mixture by level tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Flatten each tablespoon of chocolate mixture. Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon marshmallow or creamy peanut butter in center. Fold chocolate mixture over filling; shape into egg shapes. (If mixture is too sticky, refrigerate until firm enough to shape.) Freeze 30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    In large bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring until smooth. Dip eggs, one at a time, in candy coating using fork to hold them. Return to cookie sheets. Refrigerate eggs about 10 minutes or until coating is set. Decorate as desired.

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Category: Chocolate
Keyword: #ostara
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Microwave
Culture: American

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