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chocolate bird's nests

lolochrissy avatar
Recipe by
Chris L.
@lolochrissy
xxxxx, MT

These are just adorable. Kid friendly, let them get their hands in there and help! PS: It has all the good things, like chocolate, peanut butter and salt!

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yield 24 nests
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chocolate bird's nests

  • 12 oz
    milk chocolate chips (or semi sweet, or even white chocolate!)
  • 3/4 c
    creamy peanut butter
  • 5 c
    chow mein noodles
  • jelly beans, candy coated choc. eggs, etc.

How To Make chocolate bird's nests

  • 1
    Line a baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper or silicone mat. (Or use paper liners in muffin tins)
  • 2
    In large saucepan, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter, SLOWLY on low heat.
  • 3
    Stir constantly until blended (about 5 min.)
  • 4
    Place chow mein noodles in a very large bowl.
  • 5
    Pour chocolate mixture over noodles, stir well. (If you want to use your hands to mix, make sure chocolate isn't too hot!)
  • 6
    Drop on parchment paper or silicon mat using a large cookie scoop (about 2 TBS for each nest).
  • 7
    Use back of spoon to form an indentation for the eggs.
  • 8
    Chill until set, about a half an hour.
  • 9
    Before serving place candy eggs or jelly beans, peeps, or other candies in center.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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