Cherry Nut Easter Eggs

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup milk
 * 1/2 stick butter or margarine
 * 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) vanilla pudding and (not instant)
 * 1 (9 oz.) jar maraschino cherries
 * 1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
 * 1 to 2 lb. confectioners' sugar
 * 1 lb. chocolate, melted

Directions
Cut the cherries into half and drain well on paper towels. Cook milk, butter and pudding in a medium saucepan on a low heat until well blended and thick. Remove from stove and add the cherries, nuts and enough sugar to make a thick consistency. Form the mixture into 8 to 10 egg shapes with hands coated in butter. Place on wax paper covered by cookie sheet. Chill for several hours until it becomes firm. Melt the chocolate, being careful not to scorch it. Frost the egg with melted chocolate. Decorate with butter cream icing.