Easter Bird's Nest Treats
Here's a quick and easy project to make with your grandkids. You'll have fun creating - and eating! - these Easter Bird's Nest Treats
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3 cups chow mein noodles
- Easter (Pastel Blend) M&M's
Instructions
- Slowly melt the butter and marshmallows in a medium saucepan over low heat
- When they are just melted, stir in the peanut butter
- Pour over the chow mein noodles in a large bowl and mix until combined
- When the mixture has cooled enough to handle, take out a small scoop and shape it into a 2-1/2" diameter nest
- Place the nest on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan
- Fill each nest with peanut M&M eggs
Notes
- You can use Asian-style crunchy rice chow mein noodles for crunchier bird's nests
- If the mixture gets too sticky while forming the bird's nests, it helps to wet your fingers slightly
- Make sure to bring up the sides of the bird's nests enough to hold in the "eggs"
- The bird's nests will firm up as they cool