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                        Fruit and Nut Easter Eggs

Recipe By     : Jo Merrill
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : 
  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2  cups          sugar
   1      cup           light corn syrup
     3/4  cup           hot water
     1/2  pound         marshmallow cream
     1/2  cup           shortening -- melted
     1/4  cup           confectioner's sugar
   2      cups          candied fruit
                        (pineapple and cherries)
                        nuts
                        dipping chocolate

  In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265 degrees
ona candy thermometer.  Add marshmallow creme and beat
until almost firm.  Add melted shortening, confectioner's
sugar, candied fruit and nuts. Mix well.  Shape eggs by
hand and dip in dipping chocolate. Makes 10 eggs which will
keep for 6-8 months. NOTE:  try piping a name on the egg
after the chocolate is firm.  Jo Merrill


                   





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