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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 dozen 744g Recipe makes 1 dozen)
Calories 3333
Calories from Fat 1379		(41%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 153.3g	235%
	Saturated Fat 27.8g	139%
	Monounsaturated Fat 59.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 58.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 1834mg		76%
Potassium 1512mg		43%
Total Carbohydrate 466.6g		155%
	Dietary Fiber 18.8g	75%
	Sugars 234.4g
Protein 63.6g		127%
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Easter Nests With Jelly Bean Eggs

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By: winkki
Mar 31, 2004

Originally from a peanut butter company, these no-bake treats are easy and oh-so-fun for the kiddos! :o)

1 dozen (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 cups chow mein noodles
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter
36 jelly beans

Directions

1
Break chow mein noodles into small pieces; set aside in large mixing bowl.
2
Combine sugar and corn syrup in large saucepan.
3
Cook on medium heat until the sugar is melted and there are bubbles at the edge of the pan.
4
Add peanut butter and stir until smooth.
5
Pour peanut butter mixture over crunched up noodles; toss until completely coated.
6
Let cool slightly to avoid burns.
7
Butter hands lightly and use approx 1/4 cup mixture to form a compact ball.
8
Make indention in the middle of each ball to resemble a bird's nest.
9
Place on waxed paper and let cool completely.
10
Place 2-3 jelly beans inside each nest.
11
Serve on a bed of green-tinted coconut for extra festive look.

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From: Psykhotik

On Apr 14, 2009

I made these with my son for Easter and I too used the butterscotch chips with them instead of the sugar and syrup and they came out really well and tasted delicious. Thanks for posting we will be making these again next year!

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From: evewitch

On Apr 14, 2009

I used to make these in Girl Scouts as "haystacks" rather than nests, and I thought the jelly bean eggs were cute. However, the ones I used to make were the butterscotch chip version (safer, maybe?) and I liked that flavor better. Perhaps if the sugar mixture were cooked longer it would be similar, but I think I will stick to the version I know. I will keep your adorable presentation, though.

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From: Tiny_Toodles

On Mar 30, 2009

These are great. I would actually recommend replacing the sugar and corn syrup with butterscotch chips instead. You would just heat the PB and Butterscotch on medium heat stirring constantly. Stir in the chow mein noodles and then form your nests. That way it tastes better and uses less messy ingredients

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From: ChefWendyMG

On Apr 9, 2007

I give this 5 for appearance and 4 for taste. I wasn't crazy about the taste but the kids said they were pretty good, must be a kid thing I guess. They looked so pretty. I did add a splash of vanilla to them. I used Jolly Rancher jelly beans. I scaled the recipe to 1 1/2 doz. which then calls for 6 cups of chowmein noodles which equals 1 whole 12 oz bag. Would make for the kids again at Easter.

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