Homemade Candy Easter Eggs

Gluten Free
Homemade Candy Easter Eggs
45 min.
66
168kcal

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Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the season than with delightful Homemade Candy Easter Eggs? These treats are not only fun to make but also perfect for sharing with family and friends during your Easter festivities. With their rich, creamy filling and a smooth chocolate coating, these gluten-free delights are bound to impress.

Imagine a mixture of buttery goodness, crushed black walnuts, and sweet maraschino cherries all tucked inside an adorable egg shape. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the walnuts and a burst of flavor from the cherries that perfectly complement the decadent chocolate exterior. These treats are not just for kids; they appeal to the kid in all of us, making them a great addition to any Easter celebration.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch large enough to serve 66 happy faces, making them perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or as sweet surprises hidden in Easter baskets. And don’t worry about dietary restrictions — these candies are gluten-free! So grab your mixing bowl and double boiler, and let’s get started on a fun candy-making adventure that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Decorate them with royal frosting for a beautiful finish, and watch as they vanish quickly from the table!

Ingredients

  • cup walnuts black finely chopped
  • cup butter softened
  • tablespoon maraschino cherry juice 
  • ounce coconut or flaked canned
  • ounce maraschino cherries drained finely chopped
  • 24 ounce bars milk chocolate 
  • cups powdered sugar sifted
  • ounce chocolate unsweetened
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • double boiler

Directions

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; beat until light and fluffy.
  2. Add walnuts, coconut, cherries, and vanilla; mix well. Shape dough into 66 ovals about 1 1/2-inches long; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets, and chill overnight.
  3. Place chocolate in top of a double boiler over hot water, stirring until chocolate melts. Using 2 forks, quickly dip each candy oval into chocolate mixture; return to baking sheet. Chill until chocolate is firm; store in a cool place. Decorate with Royal Frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories168kcal
Protein2.69%
Fat45.98%
Carbs51.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.65
Glycemic Load
2.41
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.3621738943393%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.11mg
Epicatechin
2.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:167.58kcal
8.38%
Fat:9.15g
14.07%
Saturated Fat:4g
25.02%
Carbohydrates:22.98g
7.66%
Net Carbohydrates:21.7g
7.89%
Sugar:20.78g
23.08%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:35.43mg
1.54%
Alcohol:0.07g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Caffeine:8.18mg
2.73%
Protein:1.21g
2.41%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.65%
Copper:0.16mg
7.8%
Magnesium:22.47mg
5.62%
Fiber:1.28g
5.12%
Iron:0.71mg
3.92%
Phosphorus:35.28mg
3.53%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.79%
Vitamin A:125.05IU
2.5%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
2.03%
Potassium:63.67mg
1.82%
Selenium:1.08µg
1.54%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.21%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes