Copy-cat Cadbury crème eggs

Lindsey Treffry | Crumbs

Everyone needs to contribute to the Easter cooking festivities, and this Cadbury-like recipe will please the chocolate-loving masses. Get ready for a chocolate-y mess — on your hands and face — if you like to taste test.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown rice syrup (or corn syrup)
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon yellow or orange food coloring (optional)
• 1 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips or a 12-ounce bar

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix the syrup, margarine and shortening with a hand mixer.
2. Slowly add in powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Add vanilla.
4. Add food coloring if you want a yoke-like look.
5. Making sure your hands are clean and cold, take small pieces of the mixture and roll into egg-shaped balls.
6. Place on a greased sheet and freeze for at least an hour.
7. In a medium sized bowl, melt chocolate in the microwave.
8. Using a toothpick, dip each ball into the chocolate and place on wax paper.
9. You can also use an egg mold (found at Michaels or JoAnn Fabrics).
10. Freeze for 30 minutes or until hard and wrap in foil.
11. Store in the refrigerator.