CANDY BIRD'S NESTS

INGREDIENTS:

10-oz. Semi-Sweet Chocolate, White Chocolate or Peanut Butter Chips
1 Tbs. solid Vegetable Shortening
1 Large Package Thin Chow Mein Noodles
1 bag Jelly Beans or Peanut Coated Candies

D E L I C I O U S !
DIRECTIONS:
Melt the candy base you desire in a double boiler over moderate heat.

Add the shortening when the chocolate, white chocolate or peanut butter chips are entirely melted and stir to blend.

Add the chow mein noodles to melted candy and toss to thoroughly blend the mixture. Try to avoid breaking the noodles as you blend.

Working quickly, drop about a tablespoon of the candy and noodle mixture onto wax paper in the form of a bird’s nest.

Immediately place three jelly beans or one peanut coated candy in the center of each nest as you go. (It helps to have two people working quickly before the candy begins to set, so get the kids involved in filling the nests.)

Let the candies cool completely before storing in an airtight container, with wax paper between each layer.

Makes about 24 candies.

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