easter bird nests

Name: Easter Bird Nests
Prep time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## BRING TO BOIL AND REMOVE FROM HEAT:; 1 cup(s) light Karo syrup; 1 cup(s) sugar; ## ADD:; 1 1/2 cup(s) peanut butter; 1 cup(s) chocolate chips; 4 cup(s) Rice Krispies; - coconut, jelly beans, marshmallow chicks; - green food coloring

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Lolita Slafter

Racine, WI

Updated on Feb 15, 2016

This is a recipe from my mom from many years ago and I used to make for my kids at Easter. These are even a nice treat for a kids Sunday school class party. Have fun making these and have the kids help! I wish you all a very Blessed Happy Easter!!! Always, Lita :)

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These little nests taste like crunchy no-bake cookies - they're delicious. Both kids and adults will enjoy making these. What a fun and yummy addition to your Easter dessert table! If you're in a pinch and don't have time to tint the coconut, try edible grass they sell in the stores at Eater. It'll work like a charm.

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prep time 45 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 6-8 depending on size

Ingredients

BRING TO BOIL AND REMOVE FROM HEAT:
1 cup light Karo syrup
1 cup sugar
ADD:
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 cup chocolate chips
4 cups Rice Krispies
- coconut, jelly beans, marshmallow chicks
- green food coloring

How To Make easter bird nests

Step 1

Bring to boil: 1 cup light Karo syrup and 1 cup sugar.

Step 2

Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup chocolate chips and 4 cups of Rice Krispies, mixing well.
Step 3

Shape about 1/2 cup of the mixture into a nest by making a ball and then pressing in the center to make depression for nest. Set on waxed paper.
Step 4

Fill with coconut that has been tinted with green food coloring and a little water and air dried first. Note: Make sure the coconut has been dried enough and won't rub off on hands when touched.
Step 5

Fill with jelly beans, chocolate eggs or other egg shaped candies and top off with a marshmallow Peep if desired. Have A Blessed and Happy Easter!!! :)
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