Easter "Bird Nests"

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

Easter Bird Nests are delightful chocolate treats shaped like nests, filled with candies, perfect for festive celebrations and appealing to both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Hershey chocolate bar
  • 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 c. sweet milk chocolate chips
  • 1 c. coconut

Instructions

  1. Melt the Hershey chocolate bar and semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave on simmer.
  2. When melted, stir in the milk chocolate chips and stir until blended well.
  3. Add coconut and drop by tablespoon on wax paper.
  4. Spread the mixture on a cookie sheet.
  5. Shape into little nests using a spoon.
  6. While still warm, add green tinted coconut to look like grass.
  7. Fill nests with jelly beans, pastel M&M's or small candy animals to decorate.
  8. Use your imagination to create festive nests.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

179 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.4g 9% DV
Total Fat 9.2g 12% DV
Carbs 21.2g 8% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 9.1g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 82mg 4% DV
Potassium 179.5mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 23.9mg 27% DV
Calcium 129.5mg 10% DV
Iron 3.5mg 20% DV

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

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