*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Cherry Nut Easter Egg

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Easter

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  c             Milk
     1/4  c             Butter
   6      oz            Vanilla pudding and filling
                        - (2 boxes) -- not instant
   9      oz            Jar maraschino cherries
   1      c             Pecans or walnuts --
                        - finely chopped
   1      lb            Confectioners' sugar --
                        - up to 2 lb
   1      lb            Chocolate -- melted

Cut cherries in half, and drain well on paper towels. Cook milk,
butter, and pudding in a medium saucepan on low heat until well
blended and thick. Remove from stove and add cherries, nuts, and
enough sugar to make a thick consistency. Form the mixture into 8 to
10 egg shapes with hands coated in butter. Place on wax paper covered
cookie sheet. Chill several hours until firm. Melt chocolate being
careful not to scorch it. Frost egg with melted chocolate. Decorate
with butter cream icing.


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