Ingredients

  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup crisp rice cereal
  • 1 cup chow mein noodles
  • 12 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • minature candy coated chocolate egg

Method

  • Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and shortening.
  • Microwave on MEDIUM, stirring at 1-minute intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Gently stir in rice cereal, chow mein noodles and coconut into chocolate mixture until thoroughly blended.
  • Drop chocolate mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls 1 inch apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Using the back of a spoon, make an indentation in each spoonful of chocolate mixture to form a nest.
  • Place chocolate nests on baking sheets in the refrigerator; chill until set, about 1 hour.
  • Remove nests from baking sheets.
  • Fill each nest with candy as desired.
  • Enjoy!
  • Happy Easter!