Springtime Nests

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Springtime Nests
Yield: Makes 1-1/2 dozen treats
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Ingredients:
1
cup butterscotch chips

1/2
cup light corn syrup

1/2
cup creamy peanut butter

1/3
cup sugar

2-1/2
cups chow mein noodles

2
cups cornflakes, lightly crushed

Jelly beans or malted milk egg candies



Preparation:
1.
Combine butterscotch chips, corn syrup, peanut butter and sugar in large microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals.

2.
Stir in chow mein noodles and cornflakes until evenly coated. Quickly shape scant 1/4 cupfuls of mixture into balls; make indentation in centers to create nests. Place nests on waxed paper to set. Place 3 jelly beans in each nest.





This recipe appears in: Spring