Birds Nest Treats

I was looking over a blog that I frequently visit, and I stumbled upon a really cute and adorable recipe! I was eager to try it, so I did last night. Much to my amusement, they actually turned out and I did it right! Here is the recipe that I used:

3 c. mini marshmallows
3 TBSP unsalted butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
4 c. dry chow mein noodles
small candies, jelly beans, m & m's, etc.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Over low heat, melt the marshmallows and butter in a large saucepan.

Once melted, stir in the vanilla, then the chow mein noodles.

Coat your hands liberally with shortening, (butter doesn't work as well) and have some nearby for re-coating.

Take a small clump of the mixture and make a ball. Then using your thumbs, press down in the middle, to shape it into a "nest". After using up the entire mixture, let the nests completely cool to romm temperature. After they have set, add your eggs, m &m's, or other candy of your choice. And viola! Here is the result:

They are so much like rice krispie treats!