Rich Easter Egg Centers

1-1/2 c. sugar
About 1/2 c. Water (to thin down and make syrup)
4 large egg whites, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla (or other flavoring)
1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks)
Nuts or chopped, dried fruits (optional)
pinch salt
3-4 lb. powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 tsp. salt

Cook sugar and water to soft ball stage (234 deg.) Beat slowly into egg whites. Mix powdered sugar, butter, flavoring, salt, nuts or fruits into egg white mix. Knead well. Shape into eggs. Let dry 1-2 hours before coating with chocolate (Pick one from below).

- Edmonia Thompson
  Clarksburg, Md.


Chocolate Coating

One Minute Fudge Icing (with Cocoa)

One Minute Fudge Icing (with Baker's Chocolate)