Easter Egg Nests
Celebrate the Easter season with these adorable Easter Egg Nests, made with crispy chow mein noodles, gooey marshmallows, and colorful candy eggs nestled in the center, adding a festive touch to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 2-4 cups chow mein noodles 1 package
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 bag egg shaped M&Ms, jelly beans or malt balls
- 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
Instructions
- In a large double boiler or microwave (if you don't have a double boiler), melt together the marshmallows and butter until smooth. If desired, add the optional teaspoon of vanilla and stir to combine.
- Slowly fold in the chow mein noodles, adding 1/4 cup at a time. Take care not to break too many noodles! If the mixture is too sticky, gradually add additional quarter cups of chow mein noodles until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Using a greased spoon, plop spoonfuls of the chow mein noodle mixture onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet, forming piles or nests.
- Allow the nests to cool for approximately 10 minutes. Optionally, grease your hands with vegetable shortening to prevent sticking, and round each nest by shaping them gently. Use your thumbs to press into the centers of the nests, creating a cavity.
- Fill each nest with the egg-shaped M&Ms, jelly beans, or malt balls. Let the nests cool completely, then serve and enjoy a Happy Easter!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!