Fruity Egg Nests
- MAKES
- 3 dozen
- PREP
- 10 Min
What's this about egg nests? That's right, sweet and colorful, they're the perfect addition to any Easter basket - and soon to be everybody's new favorite!
What You'll Need
- 5 cups fruit-flavored multi-grain cereal rings (see Note)
- 2 cups colored miniature marshmallows
- 2 (6-ounce) packages white baking bars
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup jelly beans
What to Do
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Line a large baking sheet with waxed paper.
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In a large bowl, toss together the cereal and marshmallows.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, melt baking bars and shortening until smooth. Add to cereal mixture, stirring until completely coated.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheet. Press 2 to 3 jelly beans into center of each nest and allow to cool until firm. Serve, or place in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
Any type of colorful sweetened cereal can be used.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 3
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 1,230
- Calories from Fat 421
- Total Fat 47g 72 %
- Saturated Fat 24g 120 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 12g 24 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 4.8mg 2 %
- Sodium 412mg 17 %
- Total Carbohydrates 192g 64 %
- Dietary Fiber 5.3g 21 %
- Sugars 142g 0 %
