EASTER EGG NESTS

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These candies are so cute and are also easy enough for small children to help prepare. Use tiny colored jelly beans or Easter colored candy-coated chocolate pieces to decorate nests.

Provided by prissycat

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 drops green food coloring
½ teaspoon milk
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
6 ounces white confectioners' coating

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix food coloring with milk; add coconut and mix until evenly tinted; set aside.
  • Melt confectioners' coating over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring every 15 to 30 seconds until smooth. Mix with coconut mixture and place by spoonfuls on waxed paper. Shape mixture like a bird's nest, making a slight indentation in the center of each one.
  • Cool completely and decorate by placing candies in the center of each nest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 36 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

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