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Chocolate Easter Nests

Delicious chocolate nests filled with candy eggs, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Mixture
  • 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy
Decorations
  • 1 cup chocolate eggs mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans

Method
 

Prepare the Chocolate Mixture
  1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the crispy rice cereal until well coated.
Form the Nests
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a spoon, scoop the chocolate mixture onto the parchment paper and shape it into nests, creating a small indentation in the center.
  3. Place the nests in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set.
Add Decorations
  1. Once the nests are set, fill each nest with chocolate eggs or jelly beans.
  2. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These nests can be customized with different types of candy or nuts for added texture.

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