White Chocolate Coconut Easter Nests

Submitted by gailanng

"A fun kiddy activity for Easter."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 6 nests

ingredients

• 11 ounces white chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups chow mein noodles
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 3 1⁄2 ounces jelly beans, assorted flavours

directions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Trace six 3-1/2" diameter circles on parchment (for smaller nests 1 inch circles).
2. Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler with simmering water. Add vegetable oil and stir until smooth. Add chow mein noodles and coconut and stir until well mixed. Cool mixture slightly. Note: this may be done in the microwave on 1/2 power, checking and stirring every few minutes until melted.
3. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 6 nests using the outline as a guide. Chill for at least 30 minutes until firm.
4. Fill with jelly beans.