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90 minutes
Prep: 10 minutes
424 calories per serving view nutrition facts
32 servings
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| 1 | cup | butter | softened |
| 3 | pounds | powdered sugar | |
| 2/3 | cup | condensed milk | |
| 1 | tablespoon | vanilla extract | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | |
| 1 | pound | chocolate (semi-sweet) | semi-sweet, chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons | vegetable shortening | |
| Icing | |||
| 2 | pounds | powdered sugar | |
| 1 | cup | vegetable shortening | |
| 1/2 | cup | milk | |
| 1 | x | food coloring | (optional) |
To increase variety, divide dough into four portions and use extra flavors.
In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy; gradually beat in icing sugar, milk, vanilla and salt.
On work surface, knead until smooth.
Shape into 32 eggs.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
In bowl over hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate with shortening; remove from heat.
Using 2 forks, dip 1 egg into chocolate to coat; shake off excess.
Repeat with remaining eggs. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate until chocolate is set.
Icing: In a large bowl, gradually beat sugar into shortening until fluffy.
Beat in milk until smooth.
Divide into batches; beat in food colouring (if using).
Decorate eggs.
Extra Flavors: (per one-quarter of egg mixture)
Chocolate: beat in 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder.
Maple Walnut: add 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts and 1/2 tsp maple extract.
Citrus: beat in 1 tablespoon of grated orange rind.
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 11.0g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 7.0g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 90mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 83.0g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 81.0g | |
| Protein 1.0g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 4% | Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3% | Iron | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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