- 40
Ingredients
- 6 T butter, melted
- 1/3 c light corn syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 c powdered sugar (additional)
- 3 1/4 c sweetened coconut flakes
- Hershey's "Simply Stirred" chocolate coating
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl, stir together butter, corn syrup, vanilla and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar and coconut, beating until blended. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon additional powdered sugar on flat surface. Spoon coconut mixture onto prepared surface; knead about 5 minutes. Using 1 1/2 teaspoons mixture for each candy, shape into egg shape. Place on wax paper covered tray. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before dipping into chocolate coating. After coating, loosely cover. Store in cool, dry place. About 40 candies.
**Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs
Omit coconut flakes. Add 1 1 /2 cups Reese's Creamy Peanut Butter. Proceed as directed above.
**Hershey's Simply Stirred Chocolate Coating
2 boxes Hershey's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, broken into pieces
3 Tablespoons plus 1 1/2 tsp shortening