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Easter Egg Buttercream Candies Recipe

Delicious homemade Easter egg candies with a creamy buttercream filling.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 candies
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Buttercream Filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon heavy cream

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips melted

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until well combined.
  4. Shape the buttercream mixture into small egg shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Freeze the buttercream eggs for 15 minutes.
  6. Dip the frozen buttercream eggs into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
  7. Place the chocolate-coated eggs back on the parchment paper and let them set.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Candy, Easter
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