Easter Egg Candy

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: American

Sweet and creamy Easter Egg Candy with customizable flavors, perfect for festive treats or homemade gifts, appealing to kids and adults alike with its rich, buttery taste.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 boxes 10x sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup hot mashed potatoes
  • flavorings as desired (peanut butter, butter flavoring extract, coconut cream)

Instructions

  1. Mix 1 stick of butter with 2 boxes of 10x sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Incorporate 1/2 cup of hot mashed potatoes into the mixture.
  4. Add flavorings as desired, such as peanut butter (8 tablespoons), butter flavoring extract (1 tablespoon), or coconut cream (1 tablespoon almond and 1 package coconut).
  5. Knead the mixture until smooth and workable.
  6. Shape into egg forms or desired shapes.
  7. Chill until set before decorating or wrapping.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

414 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.2g 32% DV
Carbs 30.5g 11% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 21.3mg 1% DV
Potassium 274.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 18.3mg 20% DV
Calcium 19mg 1% DV
Iron 0.5mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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