How to Make Fondant Easter Eggs

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl

   Note––the mixture should be smooth, and not sticky. , Otherwise, leave as is. ,, The size you'd like the eggs to be will determine how many eggs you make. ,, Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Once dipped, decorate as desired or simply leave as they are.
   
   Try using a 2-pronged cooking fork to dip the eggs, placing the tines into the bottom of the egg, dipping it into the warm chocolate, and turning it sideways to let the chocolate run onto the bottom.
   
   Let it cool a few seconds, and then slide it off onto the cookie sheet.
   
   Use the side of a dinner knife to push it gently off the fork if needed. ,
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   Step 2: cream the butter

   Do not leave unattended! , If the chocolate cools and thickens, place over warm water again and gently re-heat. ,,,
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   Step 3: vanilla

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   Step 4: and salt together.

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   Step 5: Blend in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

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   Step 6: Gradually add the sugar

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   Step 7: blending well after each addition until the mixture becomes very stiff.

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   Step 8: Turn out on a clean pastry board (or counter).

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   Step 9: Carefully knead in any remaining sugar.

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    Step 10: Divide the fondant in half if making two flavors.

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    Step 11: Add the desired flavoring.

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    Step 12: Cut each portion into the desired number of eggs.

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    Step 13: With the palms of your hands

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    Step 14: mold each piece into an egg shape.

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    Step 15: Place the eggs on a wax-paper or foil lined cookie sheet.

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    Step 16: Dip the eggs in melted dipping chocolate (see instructions in next section).

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    Step 17: Melt the wax and chocolate slowly in a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water.

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    Step 18: Stir with a wire whisk until melted and well-blended.

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    Step 19: Stir again before dipping each egg.

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    Step 20: Let chocolate dry thoroughly before decorating.

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    Step 21: Store in the refrigerator.

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    Step 22: Finished.

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