Chocolate Easter Egg Recipe

Delicious Chocolate Fudge Easter Eggs

Use this old-time chocolate Easter egg recipe to make chocolate fudge Easter eggs that are so good tasting, they simply melt in your mouth.

These candy eggs are perfect for use as place settings, gift giving and traditional Easter egg hunts. And because they are homemade, they will be thought of as very special treats and much appreciated.

Chocolate lovers and kids of all ages will enjoy getting these homemade Easter eggs that are so delicious and so very easy to make.

So delicious, and so easy!

2/3 cup undiluted evaporated milk
1-2/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups diced marshmallows (16 medium sized)
1-1/2 cups chocolate chips (about 9 oz)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Mix evaporated milk, sugar and salt in saucepan over medium heat. Stir until boiling, then cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add other ingredients. Stir 1 to 2 minutes, or until marshmallows melt. Let stand until cold; then form into egg shapes about 2 inches long x 1 inch wide.

If desired, roll in coconut tinted with food coloring or decorate with icing. Makes about 30 chocolate fudge Easter eggs. Wrap in colored cellophane for gift giving.