Bird's Nests III

Celebrate spring with this recipe for no-bake bird nest cookies. Fill with jellybeans, gumdrops, chocolate-covered raisins, M&M's, or other candies.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows
• 4 cups chow mein noodles
• 30 small jellybeans
• spray-on cooking oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place noodles in a large bowl. Combine marshmallows and 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; stir until melted and smooth. Pour marshmallow mixture over noodles; stir until well coated.

Step 3

Rub hands with some butter; form noodle mixture into 6 round balls. Place balls on the prepared baking sheet. Press center of each ball with the back of a teaspoon to make a hollow indentation. Set nests aside until firm.

Step 4

Fill each nest with jelly beans.