Fruit and Nut Easter Eggs

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2½ cups sugar
 * 1 cup light corn syrup
 * ¾ cup hot water
 * ½ pound marshmallow cream
 * ½ cup shortening, melted
 * ¼ cup confectioner's sugar
 * 2 cups candied fruit (pineapple and cherries)
 * nuts
 * dipping chocolate

Directions

 * 1) In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265 °F on a candy thermometer.
 * 2) Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm.
 * 3) Add melted shortening, confectioner's sugar, candied fruit and nuts.
 * 4) Mix well.
 * 5) Shape eggs by hand and dip in dipping chocolate.
 * 6) Makes 10 eggs which will keep for 6 – 8 months.
 * 7) Note: try piping a name on the egg after the chocolate is firm.
 * 8) Enjoy.