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                        Fruit and Nut Easter Eggs

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Holiday

  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 on a 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.

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