Birds Nests made with Crispy Rice Cereal

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Ingredients

1 package (11 1/2 ounces) milk chocolate

4 ounces Bakers German sweet chocolate OR semi-sweet

6 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)

Mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans, or other candy to decorate

Instructions

Place chocolate in a large microwave-proof bowl and microwave for 2 minutes to melt chocolate; stir well.  Add crispy rice cereal and mix to coat well. Line small bowls (such as 6-ounce size custard cups) with plastic food wrap. Place about 1/2 cup into each bowl and use the spoon to roughly make it the shape of a nest. Place bowls into refrigerator to set chocolate, about 1 hour. Remove plastic wrap from nests and fill with candy. Makes about 12 nests.

Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (for nest only): 120 calories, 3.5 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 10 g sugar, 2 g protein

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