Dinosaur Nests

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 20 large marshmallows
  • 1 c. milk chocolate chips
  • 5 oz. can chow mein noodles

Instructions

  1. Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Cook on High until butter is melted, about 1 minute.
  3. Add marshmallows, cook on High until marshmallows are puffy and melt when stirred, about 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
  5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the chow mein noodles.
  6. On baking sheets, drop chocolate mixture in small mounds (about 2 tablespoons each) flattening to make a nest.
  7. Press 3 peanut candies into each nest.
  8. Stick remaining noodles into sides and tops of nest.
  9. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

413 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.8g 4% DV
Total Fat 25.9g 33% DV
Carbs 42.7g 16% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 9g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 135.8mg 6% DV
Potassium 54.3mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 125mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 5mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.9mcg 5% DV
Calcium 89.5mg 7% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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