Bird's Nests
1 bag Reese's peanut butter chips (10 oz. )
1 TBSP. solid shortening (Crisco)
1 large can (5oz.) LaChoy thin chow mien noodles
1 bag pastel colored M&M peanut candy
Melt entire bag of chips and 1 tbsp. of shortening slowly in microwave or in
double boiler on stove top. If using microwave, heat full power in intervals of
30 seconds at a time and then less as chips begin to melt. You want the chips
and shortening to be well blended and creamy and hot. DO NOT OVERCOOK!!!
Immediately pour the can of chow mien noodles into the peanut butter mixture and
toss lightly to coat noodles. Avoid crunching noodles. Using a spatula can help.
Do this quickly, making sure the noodles are evenly coated. Drop by spoonfuls
onto WAX PAPER and gently form into the shape of a nest, leaving a hollowed area
in the center in which you immediately place three M&M peanut candies for
the "birds eggs".
Helps to have two people! Each batch makes approximately 14 nests.