My grandmother used to make these every year at Easter. They taste very similar to the “Mary Sue” butter cream Easter eggs that they used to sell during Easter time when I was a kid.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 (16 ounce) packages confectioners' sugar
- 1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons pastel multi-colored candy sprinkles, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix cream cheese and vanilla into creamed butter until smooth; stir in confectioners' sugar until incorporated. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until mixture is firm, about 2 hours.
Step 2
Roll sugar mixture into small egg-shapes; arrange on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours more.
Step 3
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
Step 4
Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Dip eggs into melted chocolate using a fork or wooden skewer until evenly coated.
Step 5
Arrange dipped eggs on the prepared baking sheet; garnish with sprinkles. Allow chocolate to harden, about 30 minutes. Place eggs in paper muffin or candy cups and store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 568 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat23g | 30% |
Saturated Fat14g | 70% |
Cholesterol41mg | 14% |
Sodium114mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate94g | 34% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars90g | |
Protein3g | |
Calcium27mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium135mg | 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.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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