Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
  • 2 (3 ounce) packages vanilla pudding mix (not instant)
  • 1 (9 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 - 1 1/2 lb confectioners' sugar
  • 1 lb chocolate, melted

Method

  • Cut cherries in half, and drain well on paper towels.
  • Cook milk, butter and pudding in a medium saucepan on low heat until well blended and thick.
  • Remove from stove and add cherries, nuts and enough sugar to make a thick consistency.
  • Form the mixture into 8 to 10 egg shapes with hands coated in butter.
  • Place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.
  • Chill several hours until firm.
  • Melt chocolate being careful not to scorch it.
  • Frost egg with melted chocolate or dip in chocolate.