Fudge Filled Easter Eggs (Print version)

Creamy chocolate fudge centers shaped into Easter eggs, dipped in chocolate, and finished with pretty white chocolate drizzles.

# Ingredients:

For the fudge centers

01 - 3 cups (510 g) milk chocolate chips

02 - 1 can (14 oz or 397 g) sweetened condensed milk

03 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

For the coating

05 - 1 1/2 cups (255 g) milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips

06 - 1 1/2 cups (255 g) white chocolate chips

07 - 2 teaspoons coconut oil or shortening, divided

08 - Pastel sprinkles or flaky salt, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 3 cups milk chocolate chips and the sweetened condensed milk. Microwave at 50 percent power for 1 minute, stir well, then heat in 20-30 second bursts until smooth.

02 - Stir in the vanilla extract and salt while the fudge is warm. Let it cool for 4-5 minutes, until thick enough to mound but not fully set.

03 - Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon portions onto the prepared baking sheet. Roll each portion into an egg shape with one slightly narrow end. If the fudge sticks, chill it for 5 minutes before shaping.

04 - Refrigerate the shaped fudge eggs for 30-40 minutes, until firm enough to lift without bending or smearing.

05 - Melt the milk chocolate and white chocolate in separate bowls, adding 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening to each. Heat gently in short bursts and stir until smooth.

06 - Dip cold fudge eggs one at a time in either milk chocolate or white chocolate. Tap off the excess, place on parchment, then drizzle with the opposite chocolate. Add sprinkles or flaky salt before the coating fully sets if using.

07 - Let the coating firm at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

# Good to know:

01 - Makes about 20 small candy eggs.

02 - Chilling time is about 40-50 minutes total.

03 - Best served slightly cool or at room temperature.

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