Chocolate Birds' Nests

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5 from 1 vote

A fun Easter treat the kids can make!

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate, coconut

Servings: nests

Calories: 156kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

7 ounces milk chocolate (good quality such as Ghirardelli)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
3 ½ ounces about 4 biscuits Shredded Wheat cereal
¼ cup unsweetened coconut
36 small, sugar-coated chocolate eggs, pastel-colored

Instructions

Line a muffin pan with 12 decorative cup cake liners. Place the chocolate and butter in a bowl and microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave in 10-15 second intervals until completely melted and smooth. Do not overcook.
Using your fingers, crumble the Shredded Wheat into the melted chocolate and add the shredded coconut. Stir to coat using a spatula or your hands.
Divide the mixture into the 12 cupcake liners. Press gently with the back of a spoon and make a small indention in the center. Tuck three candy eggs into each nest. Allow the nests to rest for 2 hours before serving!

Notes

(inspired by a recipe in The Ultimate Cookie Book)

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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