How to Make Birds' Nests - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and impressive dessert to make for your next special occasion, then look no further than Birds' Nests. This delightful treat features a crunchy cookie base, a creamy chocolate filling, and a decorative topping of candy-coated chocolate eggs. It's the perfect blend of sweet and crunchy, making it a hit with kids and adults alike.

One of the best things about Birds' Nests is that they are deceptively easy to make. Despite their intricate appearance, the...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • ⅓ cup corn syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 40 jellybeans

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 nests

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the crispy rice cereal and coconut. In a large saucepan, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in the coconut and cereal mixture until it is well coated. Set the mixture aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Form the mixture into balls, then make an indention in the center so that they look like little bird nests. Place two or three jelly beans into each nest.
  • Nutrition

    159 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 143mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 99mg