Chow Mein Noodle Easter Nests Recipe 445

SIMPLE EASTER NESTS

Steps:

• Heat water in double boiler over medium heat and add chocolate chips to top portion.
• When chocolate begins to melt, add peanut butter and continue to stir until creamy.
• Add broken chow mein noodles, stirring until completely coated.
• Remove from heat and place upper portion on a folded towel to allow cooling while you prepare tins.
• Spray muffin tins (I liked the large size best, but make both for varied sizes) with cooking spray (such as Pam).
• Spoon generous amount of mixture into each cup creating a well in the center as you go.
• Continue until all of mixture is used up.
• Place jelly beans, M&M's Peeps or other candies for garnish as desired.
• Chill in refridgerator for at least 1 hour or until chocolate has hardened.
• Remove from tins and serve or package to gift - should be used within a couple of days.
• For additional garnish, can be served on dyed green coconut and tied in cellophane bundles with ribbons to give as gifts.
• Enjoy!

CHOW MEIN NESTS

Steps:

• Put the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and peanut butter in a medium sized bowl.
• Microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Stir everything together.
• If you need, microwave for additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after until smooth and creamy.
• Pour your chow mein noodles into the bowl and stir to coat with the chocolate mixture.
• Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
• Scoop some of the chow mein mixture onto the parchment paper and carefully move the pieces to mold them into nest shapes.
• Place about 3 egg candies onto the nests.
• Place in fridge to harden quickly, or allow to harden on counter for a couple hours.

CHOW MEIN NOODLE EASTER NESTS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Melt chips in the microwave for approximately 2 minutes. Stir well to make sure all chips are completely melted. Add chow mein noodles a little at a time to the melted chocolate. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto wax paper and make a well in the center. Decorate with jelly beans or chocolate robin eggs.

EASTER NESTS WITH JELLY BEAN EGGS

Steps:

• Break chow mein noodles into small pieces; set aside in large mixing bowl.
• Combine sugar and corn syrup in large saucepan.
• Cook on medium heat until the sugar is melted and there are bubbles at the edge of the pan.
• Add peanut butter and stir until smooth.
• Pour peanut butter mixture over crunched up noodles; toss until completely coated.
• Let cool slightly to avoid burns.
• Butter hands lightly and use approx 1/4 cup mixture to form a compact ball.
• Make indention in the middle of each ball to resemble a bird's nest.
• Place on waxed paper and let cool completely.
• Place 2-3 jelly beans inside each nest.
• Serve on a bed of green-tinted coconut for extra festive look.