*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          CHOCOLATE COTTONTAILS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies                          Holiday

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4       lg           Egg whites -- about 1/2 cup
   2 1/2   c            Coconut -- unsweetened,shredded
     1/2   c            Sugar, brown -- packed
     1/2   c            Pecans -- finely chopped
   1       t            Vanilla
   8       oz           Chocolate, semisweet

  "Find your left-over egg whites a good home- made macaroon centres for
  chocolate eggs."
  Beat egg whites until frothy. Stir in remaining ingredients, excpet
  chocolate. Shape mixture into small eggs- wt hands work best. Place
  eggs on greased baking pan.
  Bake at 325F (160C) for 10-12 minutes, until lighly browned. Loosen
  with spatula immediately. Let cool completely.
  Melt chocolate in microwave or over double boiler. Cool slightly.
  Dip eggs one at a time, using a fork, a spoon, a toothpick- whatever
  works best for you. Reheat chocolate if it cools too much before you
  finsih. When coating has set, store eggs in cool, dry place (fridge?).
 


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