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Easter Springtime Bird Nests

Easter Springtime Bird Nests: Sweet Treats for Everyone

Easter Springtime Bird Nests are delightful treats combining crunchy noodles and sticky marshmallows, perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 nests
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nests
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Large marshmallows can be substituted, use 3/4 of a bag.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Margarine can be used as a dairy-free alternative.
  • 4 cups Chow Mein Noodles Can substitute with broken pretzel sticks or Rice Krispie cereal.
For the Filling
  • Candy (Jelly Beans, M&Ms, or Robin's Eggs) Customize with your favorite candies.

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray muffin pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine 1/4 cup of butter with 2 cups of mini marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds, stir, and microwave again until melted.
  3. Stir in the 4 cups of Chow Mein noodles until they are well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  4. Press spoonfuls of the mixture into the muffin pan to form nests, leaving an indentation for filling.
  5. Freeze the muffin pan for about 1 hour to firm up the nests.
  6. Carefully remove nests from the muffin pan and fill them with colorful candy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1nestCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 15gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For easier handling, coat hands with cooking spray when shaping the nests. You can use different candies for customization.

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