Creamy Easter Eggs or Candy Bars

This is excellent for making Easter eggs but you can also make candy bars by patting candy into a square on waxed paper, cutting into bars and dip in chocolate. * buy invert sugar at cake and decorating stores. In a small saucepan, combine invert sugar, fruit and nuts. Stir and boil for 2-3 minutes; drain, reserving liquid. Combine liquid, sugar, corn syrup, salt and water in a 2-quart saucepan. Cover tightly and bring to a boil. Uncover and place a Candy Thermometer in pan; cook to 250ºF.  Pour candy out on a marble slab and cool to lukewarm. Work candy with spatula until it is opaque. Add vanilla and marshmallow crème. Continue to paddle candy until creamy. Add prepared fruit and nuts; knead into candy. Form into egg shapes and let stand a couple of hours. Dip in chocolate. Makes 16 medium-size eggs.

 I got this from my aunt last year, It was great! Thought I would share it with you. I believe she got it from  CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V3 #, Hope you enjoy it, please don't add my email, Kaila P.