"Welcome to Spring"
Bird's Nest Recipe

Contributed by a viewer. Thank-you!

Ingredients:

1 large can of chow mein noodles
4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp. shortening
"Peeps" (marshmallow chicks),
some sort of egg-shaped candy (jellybeans, M&M's, etc.).

Instructions:

Melt the chips & shortening in a glass bowl in the microwave (usually about 1 min. To 1 1/2 min.). Sitr frequently to avoid burning.
Pour in the noodles & stir till coated.
Drop big spoonfuls on dessert paper plates. Let kids form into 'nests'.
Add eggs & marshmallow chicks as desired.
Place in fridge for 30 min. To harden.
Eat & enjoy!!

Makes 6-7 nests.

NOTE: You can also use butterscotch or white chocolate chips for additional variety.

One viewer wrote:
"Thought you'd enjoy this variation on the bird's nest recipe - instead of using choc. chips that can make the nest VERY brown - try butterscotch chips - this is how my friend makes them (and now me as well) and my kids love them!"

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