Cocoa Krispies Bird Nests
Small chocolate bird nests created with cocoa rice krispies cereal that are quick and easy.
Equipment
- 1 microwave
- 1 muffin pan- 12 count
- 1 set measuring cup
Ingredients
- 3 C Cocoa Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 C Creamy peanut butter
- 1 C milk chocolate chips
- 36 Cadbury mini eggs
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30 second intervals on low. Stir between each interval until fully melted.
- Immediately add the peanut butter to the melted chocolate and stir.
- Add the Cocoa Krispies cereal and stir until fully coated.
- Butter a 12 count muffin tin.
- Scoop the mixture evenly into all muffin tins.
- Slightly hollow out the center of each to make the nest for the eggs.
- Add 3 eggs to the center of each nest and place into the fridge or freezer to harden the "bird nests".
- Store the nests in an airtight container in the fridge for a week or so; or in the freezer for up to a month.
Notes
A great chocolate peanut butter treat that offers a cute bird nest for spring desserts.
Just a note, Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies cereal are made from rice and did not bother our gluten sensitive guests. A win for sure!