Cherry Nut Easter Eggs

Ingredients

 * ½ cup milk
 * ½ stick butter or margarine
 * 2 pkg. (3 oz each) vanilla pudding and (not instant)
 * 1 (9 oz) jar maraschino cherry
 * 1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
 * 1 to 2 lbs confectioners' sugar
 * 1 lb chocolate, melted

Directions

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