fudgy truffle eggs
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
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Step 1In 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.
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Step 2Microwave 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.
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Step 3Drop 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.
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Step 4In 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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