Easter comes early this year. It’s just around the corner at the end of March and the beginning of it doesn’t even feel like spring yet. That means I need to start preparations a little sooner than usual.
Each year, I love to come up with unique treats to place inside my kids’ Easter baskets. There was the year of the homemade chocolate lollipops that were shaped like bunnies. Oh, and the chocolate dipped Rice Krispies treats were a big hit another year. I love to come up with treats that are creative but also quick and easy. We busy moms only have so much time in a day. Am I right?
This year I decided to try my hand at making chocolate eggs. But not just any chocolate eggs. I decided to make chocolate confetti Easter eggs with a little surprise inside. Here’s this year’s fun Easter treat–chocolate confetti eggs bursting with sprinkles and candies inside!
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What You’ll Need:
- plastic Easter egg (separate the two parts before beginning)
- baking chocolate or chocolate melts
- large bowl
- spoon
- candies and sprinkles
- sharp knife
Directions:
- Place baking chocolate or chocolate melts in a large microwavable bowl. Heat it on high for 30 seconds at a time. Stir after each heating. Continue doing this until the chocolate is completely melted without any lumps.
- Fill the larger part of the plastic egg with chocolate leaving about 1/4 inch space at the top
- Add the top onto the plastic egg. Slowly spin the egg around to coat the inside with chocolate. (Tip: It’s best to use a light colored egg, so you can easily see if there are any places that have not been covered with chocolate.
- Place the egg in the freezer. Flip it after about 2-3 minutes and place it back in the freezer. Leave it in the freezer for about 6-8 more minutes.
- Take the plastic egg out of the freezer. Tap gently and twist the two sides of the plastic egg apart to remove your hollow chocolate egg.
- Using the knife, cut a small hole in one end of the chocolate egg.
- Put small candies and sprinkles in through the opening.
- Replace the part of the egg you cut out using some of the remaining melted chocolate from the bowl as “glue”.
- Repeat these steps to make as many confetti eggs as you need.
That’s a wrap! Oh, and speaking of wrap…don’t forget to wrap your Chocolate Confetti Eggs inside clear treat bags. Throw in a few extra sprinkles and top each bag off with a ribbon. They’ll look amazing in your kids’ Easter baskets. Imagine the looks on their sweet faces when they break–or bite–open their tasty chocolate eggs and find them bursting with candies and sprinkles. It’s a surprise you’ll want to capture. Don’t forget to save a few chocolate confetti eggs for yourself too. You don’t want to miss out on the deliciousness because everyone knows that the best part of an Easter egg–even a chocolate one–is breaking it open to see what’s inside.
What would you put inside these fun Easter eggs? Candy? Sprinkles? A sweet message? Whatever you choose, the kids are sure to love them!
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How fun is this!! Very creative. I can just see my boys “cracking” the chocolate eggs for the treats inside. I’m pretty positive I’m going to have to make some of these on Spring Break before the holiday. Found you at the From Dream to Reality link party. Pinning!
Thanks for the pin! I hope your boys love them!
These are SO cute and you make it look easy! Though I prefer the taste of regular chocolate, like you used, I bet these could be made with candy melts or colored white chocolate for colored eggs too! I’m off to buy plastic eggs so I can try this!
Hope you have fun with them! Using colored chocolate would be great too!
What a fun idea! Just imagine all the different little things you could put in there too!
What a cute and easy idea! The kids would love making this project 🙂 You should come link this up at Welcome Home Wednesdays! Party opens 7a CST Wed.
Oh my gosh! You’re a genius! Your kids have the best mom ever!! Thanks for sharing your link at the #HomeMattersParty !
How fun and it looks like it is much easier than I would have guessed – with all your instructions, of course! Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday last week!
Mollie
Holy cow this is AMAZING! What a great yet easy idea – pinned this for next Easter to make for my boys, love this so much! Found you at Inspire me Monday!
Hope you still remember it next Easter! They look so fun!
This is such a great idea I would have never thought of it. I defiantly am going to try this for Easter. I am thinking you could even put chocolate mousse for a fun dinner party idea.
Cool idea and one the kids would love! Thanks so much for sharing at #Snickerdoodle. Pinned to share.
Pinned! This is so creative and pretty. I would make them for myself 🙂
What a cute idea. I’m sure my grandchildren would love Easter eggs like this Thank you for linking up and sharing with us at #OvertheMoon Link Party. I’ve pinned and shared on social media.
Thanks so much Sue! I hope you get a chance to try them with your grandkids!
This is such an awesome idea! I’d be so honored if you shared it on our What’s for Dinner link up! Lazy Gastronome.
What a sweet little chocolate egg with a surprise inside. Perfect for Easter. Thank you for sharing this fun egg at DI&DI.
Thanks for hosting!
I’m loving these eggs. So cute and easy! Thanks for joining the Family Joy Link Party!
I love this project so much! Just darling! Pinned and sharing. I have chosen this project as my feature at this week’s Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. I hope you will join our next party starting Sunday at noon EST.
I love how there are smarties in there! I want to try making these for my kids this easter now!
Thank you for linking up at #bloggerspotlight this week
What a delightful project Jenn – thanks for sharing it with us at Friendship Friday!
Congratulations – you are our Friend Of The Week at this week’s Friendship Friday Party at Create With Joy! #267
We look forward to seeing you and your creative ideas this week!
This is amazing and what a great idea. I can’t wait to make these for Easter!!!
They’re lots of fun! Hope you enjoy.