BIRDS' NESTS

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Make cookies that look like bird nests! Pretty for school spring celebrations or Easter. You can use egg-shaped candies in lieu of the jellybeans, too.

Provided by Valerie Cain Cuff

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup flaked coconut
⅓ cup corn syrup
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
40 jellybeans

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the crispy rice cereal and coconut. In a large saucepan, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in the coconut and cereal mixture until it is well coated. Set the mixture aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Form the mixture into balls, then make an indention in the center so that they look like little bird nests. Place two or three jelly beans into each nest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 143.1 mg, Sugar 13 g

V THV
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I made these birds nests for my family last night and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


HM Abu Bakkar
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These birds nests are the perfect way to use up leftover chicken or pork. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bhumichand Mugali
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try and these birds nests definitely fit the bill. They're unique, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Abdul Daniels
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These birds nests are so cute and delicious. I love the contrast between the crispy wonton wrappers and the soft and flavorful filling.


Pleasure Tapa
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I was looking for a fun and easy recipe to make for my kids and these birds nests fit the bill perfectly. They had a blast helping me make them and they loved eating them even more.


Liah Ferreira
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I've made these birds nests several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile and you can fill them with whatever you like.


Maria Mzdrid
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These birds nests are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.


arrihad riya
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of wonton wrappers, but I'm so glad I did. The birds nests were amazing!


Olivia Abamba
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I followed the recipe exactly and the birds nests turned out perfectly. I was so happy with how they looked and tasted.


La Nita Hood
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I made these birds nests for my family and they were a huge success. The kids loved them and even my picky husband couldn't get enough.


Domreen ambrocio
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These birds nests were a little bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're such a unique and delicious dish.


Portia Kwaramba
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I've never had birds nests before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed them. The wonton wrappers were crispy and the filling was flavorful.


Riyad Tuhin
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These birds nests were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.