Easter Egg Nests recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 Tbsp. shortening*
• 1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles, coarsely broken
• 72 jelly beans or 24 marshmallow chicks (or a combination)

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Delicious Easter Nests

Directions

1. Line cookie sheet with wax paper. Put chow mein noodles in baggie and coarsely break using your hands.
2. Place butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and shortening in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute; stir.
3. If necessary, microwave at HIGH an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Immediately add chow mein noodles; stir to coat.
4. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared tray. Make nest shape with the back of a spoon. Place 3 jelly beans or a marshmallow chick in nests and let stand until firm. If necessary, cover and refrigerate until firm. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 2 dozen.

* Do not substitute butter, margarine, or oil for the shortening.