*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Cherry Nut Easter Egg

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  c.            milk
     1/2  stick         butter or margarine
   2      (3-oz.) pkgs  vanilla pudding and
                        filling (not instant)
   1      (9-oz.) jar   maraschino cherries
   1      c.            finely chopped pecans or walnuts
   1      lb.           To 2 lbs. confectioners' sugar
   1      lb.           chocolate -- melted

 Preparation :     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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