Bird's Nests

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 3 c. mini marshmallows
• 3 TBSP unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 4 c. dry chow mein noodles
• small candies, jelly beans, m & m's, etc.

Details

Adapted from bakeat350.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Over low heat, melt the marshmallows and butter in a large saucepan.

Once melted, stir in the vanilla, then the chow mein noodles.

Coat your hands liberally with shortening, (butter doesn't work as well) and have some nearby for re-coating.

Grab a clump of noodles smaller than a tennis ball and larger than a golf ball. Form into a ball while pressed your thumbs into the middle, forming a nest.


Allow the nests to cool, then fill with with the candy of your choice....