Colorful, decorated egg candies featuring flavored centers and chocolate coatings, ideal for festive displays.
# What you'll need:
→ Candy Centers
01 - 2 cups powdered sugar
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Flavored Fillings (optional)
06 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut
07 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
08 - 1/4 cup chopped dried fruit (apricots, cherries, or cranberries)
→ Chocolate Coating
09 - 12 oz semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
→ Decorations
11 - Assorted pastel sprinkles
12 - Colored icing pens
13 - Edible pearls or sugar flowers
# Preparation steps:
01 - Combine powdered sugar, softened butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Beat until smooth. Optionally divide and fold in coconut, peanut butter, or dried fruit to create distinct flavors.
02 - Using hands, mold the mixture into small eggs approximately 1 inch long. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm.
03 - In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt chopped chocolate and coconut oil together, stirring until completely smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
04 - Dip each chilled egg into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off before placing back onto the parchment-lined tray.
05 - While chocolate is still soft, apply assorted sprinkles, colored icing, edible pearls, or sugar flowers as desired to embellish each egg.
06 - Refrigerate the decorated eggs for 15 minutes until the chocolate coating solidifies.
07 - Place finished eggs on a platter or within a basket to create an attractive display suitable for an Easter celebration.
