chocolate bird's nests

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xxxxx, MT
Updated on Apr 8, 2015

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!

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make chocolate bird's nests

  • Step 1
    Line a baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper or silicone mat. (Or use paper liners in muffin tins)
  • Step 2
    In large saucepan, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter, SLOWLY on low heat.
  • Step 3
    Stir constantly until blended (about 5 min.)
  • Step 4
    Place chow mein noodles in a very large bowl.
  • Step 5
    Pour chocolate mixture over noodles, stir well. (If you want to use your hands to mix, make sure chocolate isn't too hot!)
  • Step 6
    Drop on parchment paper or silicon mat using a large cookie scoop (about 2 TBS for each nest).
  • Step 7
    Use back of spoon to form an indentation for the eggs.
  • Step 8
    Chill until set, about a half an hour.
  • Step 9
    Before serving place candy eggs or jelly beans, peeps, or other candies in center.

Discover More

Category: Chocolate
Category: Other Snacks
Keyword: #chow-mein
Keyword: #candy
Keyword: #chocolate
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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