Cherry Nut Easter Eggs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 2 (3 ounce) packages vanilla pudding mix (not instant)
• 1 (9 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1-1 1/2 lb confectioners' sugar
• 1 lb chocolate, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Cut cherries in half, and drain well on paper towels.

2. 2

   Cook milk, butter and pudding in a medium saucepan on low heat until well blended and thick.

3. 3

   Remove from stove and add cherries, nuts and enough sugar to make a thick consistency.

4. 4

   Form the mixture into 8 to 10 egg shapes with hands coated in butter.

5. 5

   Place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Chill several hours until firm.

7. 7

   Melt chocolate being careful not to scorch it.

8. 8

   Frost egg with melted chocolate or dip in chocolate.