Marshmallow Easter Eggs

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp Knox gelatin
 * ½ cup cold water
 * 2 cups sugar
 * ¾ cup hot water
 * 1 cup white Karo syrup
 * 2 tsp vanilla
 * cornstarch for hands
 * milk chocolate

Directions

 * 1) Mix gelatin and cold water.
 * 2) Set aside until water is absorbed.
 * 3) Combine sugar, hot water, ½ cup of the Karo syrup and cook to the soft ball stage (240°F).
 * 4) Cool a few minutes.
 * 5) Beat with mixer at full speed.
 * 6) Add the remaining Karo syrup and all of the gelatin mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time.
 * 7) Beat 7 to 8 minutes after the last addition of the gelatin.
 * 8) Add vanilla.
 * 9) Pour into a well greased 7 x 9 inches pan and chill thoroughly.
 * 10) Dust hands with cornstarch.
 * 11) Spoon marshmallow out of pan and form eggs.
 * 12) Brush excess cornstarch off and let dry for ½ hour on waxed paper.
 * 13) Pour melted milk chocolate over eggs and let set.
 * 14) Refrigerate for easier handling.
 * 15) Enjoy.