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Egg-ceptional Easter Nests

Egg-ceptional Easter NestsGet ready for the Easter Bunny's visit with an unforgettable treat. Nestled in delicious butterscotch or chocolate nests, the unforgettable taste of these elegantly wrapped candy eggs will leave kids of all ages hopping for more.

Recipe Ingredients:

Wax paper
1 2/3 to 2 cups (11 to 12-ounce package) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Butterscotch or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 (5-ounce) cans chow mein noodles
30 to 60 NESTLÉ NestEggs, any flavor

Cooking Directions:

  1. Line baking sheets with wax paper.
  2. Microwave morsels in large, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Stir in peanut butter until well blended.
  3. Add chow mein noodles to morsel mixture; toss until coated. Using ice cream scoop that measures about 2 rounded tablespoons, scoop and drop onto prepared trays then immediately shape into nests. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, place one or two NestEggs in each nest. Store prepared nests in covered container for up to 1 day.

Makes 30 nests.

Recipe and photograph are the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.