Easter Special Recipe - Easter Eggs

Ingredients:
2 - 1/4 cup Sugar
1 cup Light corn syrup
3/4 cup Hot water
1/2 lb Marshmallow crème
1/2 cup Shortening melted
1/4 cup Confectioners' sugar
2 cups Candied fruit such as cherries and pineapple Nuts
Dipping chocolate
Method:
In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup and water to 265 degrees.
Add marshmallow crème and beat until almost firm.
Add melted shortening, confectioners' sugar, candied fruit and nuts.
Mix well.
Shape eggs by hand and dip in the chocolate.
Makes 10 eggs.
The eggs can be kept for 6 to 8 months.