COCONUT CREAM EGGS

 

6 tab. butter, melted

1/3 cup light corn syrup

2 tea. vanilla extract

1/8 tea. salt

3½ cups (l lb.) confectioners’ sugar

3¼ cups (10 oz. pkg.) sweetened coconut flakes

additional confectioners’ sugar

Hershey’s “Simply Stirred” Chocolate Coating*

 

     In large bowl, stir together butter, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt.  Gradually add powdered sugar and coconut, beating until blended.  Sprinkle about 1 tab. powdered sugar on flat surface.  Spoon on the coconut mixture; knead about 5 min.  Using 1½ tea. for each candy, shape into egg shape.  Place on wax paper covered tray.  Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before dipping  into chocolate coating.  After coating, loosely cover.  Store in cool, dry place.  Yield about 40.

 

PEANUT BUTTER EGGS

 

     Omit coconut flakes.  Add 1½ cups Reese’s Peanut Butter.  Proceed as directed above.

     *See recipe for Hershey’s Simply Stirred Chocolate Coating.