Easter Egg Nests
Made with chocolate-coated shredded wheat, green coconut "grass," and colorful candy eggs, they’re a no-bake treat that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these nests are a festive addition to your holiday celebration.
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups shredded wheat cereal
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- ½ cup coconut shavings
- Green food dye
- Mini Cadbury Eggs (or your favorite candy eggs)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the shredded wheat cereal to the melted chocolate mixture. Gently fold until every piece is thoroughly coated in chocolatey goodness.
- Line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the chocolate-wheat mixture into each liner. Using the back of the spoon, press down the mixture to create a well in the center, forming a nest shape. (Don’t stress about perfection—nature’s nests are rustic, and yours can be too!)
- Place the cupcake pan in the freezer for about 15 minutes, allowing the nests to firm up.
- While the nests harden, add a few drops of green food dye to a resealable plastic bag. Toss in the shredded coconut, seal the bag, and shake until the coconut turns a vibrant green. This will be the "grass" for your nests.
- Once the chocolate nests are firm, remove them from the cupcake liners. Sprinkle a little of the green coconut “grass” into each nest.
- Finish by placing three mini Cadbury eggs (or your candy of choice) on top.