These bird's nest cookies are made with chow mein noodles and melted marshmallows to look like a nest. Kids will love helping to make and fill these cute cookies with colorful jelly beans or chocolate eggs.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 4 cups chow mein noodles
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter , plus more for greasing hands
- 30 small jellybeans or chocolate eggs
Instructions
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1
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.
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2
Place noodles in a large bowl. Combine marshmallows and 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir until melted and smooth. Pour marshmallow mixture over noodles; stir until well coated.
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3
Rub hands with some butter; form noodle mixture into 6 round balls. Place balls on the prepared baking sheet. Press center of each ball with the back of a teaspoon to make a hollow indentation. Set nests aside until firm.
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4
Fill each nest with candies.
Nutrition Facts
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