BIRD NESTS

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This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe I pulled together a few years ago. My kids love helping me make these. -Jessica Boivin, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel sticks
24 yellow chicks Peeps candy
1 package (12 ounces) M&M's eggs or other egg-shaped candy

Steps:

  • In a large metal bowl over simmering water, melt baking chips; stir until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup melted chips for decorations; keep warm., Add pretzel sticks to remaining chips; stir to coat evenly. Drop mixture into 24 mounds on waxed paper; shape into bird nests using 2 forks., Dip bottoms of Peeps in reserved chips; place in nests. Attach eggs with remaining chips. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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