Best Easter Birds Nests Peanut Butter Free Recipes

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EASTER BIRD'S NESTS



Easter Bird's Nests image

Such a cute edible decoration!

Provided by Jilly

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups miniature marshmallows
ΒΌ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups crispy chow mein noodles
cooking spray
40 candy-coated milk chocolate eggs

Steps:

  • Cook and stir marshmallows, peanut butter, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the marshmallows melt completely into the mixture, about 5 minutes.
  • Put chow mein noodles into a large bowl. Pour marshmallow mixture over the chow mein noodles; stir to coat.
  • Spray hands with cooking spray or coat with butter so the noodles will not stick to your hands. Scoop noodle mixture from bowl with an ice cream scoop and form into balls, hollowing the center out to create the nest. Arrange 4 chocolate eggs into each nest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 174 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

BIRD'S NEST NO-BAKE TREATS (PEANUT-FREE)



Bird's Nest No-Bake Treats (Peanut-Free) image

Use these brands and this recipe to guarantee (as of spring 2012!) a peanut-free treat for spring! Whole Foods generally carries Enjoy Life brand chocolate chips in its gluten-free section and its baking section.

Provided by treehuggingmom

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (10 ounce) packages enjoy life brand chocolate chips (or other brand peanut- and tree-nut-free chocolate chips)
1 (10 ounce) package rold gold brand pretzel sticks
1 (12 ounce) package jelly belly brand jelly beans

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup for decorating.
  • Add pretzel sticks to remaining chocolate; stir until coated.
  • Scoop a small amount of mixture onto waxed paper; shape into a nest using.
  • two forks. Repeat, forming 25 nests.
  • Add eggs to nests, securing with dribbles of reserved chocolate. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 164.4, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 22.3, Protein 2.1

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