CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER BIRDS' NESTS

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Marshmallows and rice cereal come together in this decorative nutty dessert - perfect to serve a crowd.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups crisp rice cereal
1 1/2 cups broken thin pretzel sticks
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup mini speckled malted milk eggs

Steps:

  • Spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave marshmallows and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter until blended. Gradually stir in cereal, pretzels and peanuts until well mixed.
  • Divide cereal mixture evenly among muffin cups, pressing mixture in bottom and up side of each cup to form nest, using lightly buttered hands. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove nests from muffin cups. Place about 3 malted milk eggs in each nest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg

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