posted by Terrytx 04-19-100 7:13 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Easter Krispy Nests
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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Holiday Cooking Kid's Stuff
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 pound butter
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup maple syrup
4 cups Rice Krispies®
coconut
jelly beans or chocolate eggs
Melt butter over low heat. Blend in the cocoa, brown sugar and syrup. Remove from heat and mix well. Add cereal and mix until all cereal is chocolate coated.
Dampen hands and divide into 10 portions. Shape each into a nest with high sides. Place on waxed paper-lined tray. Sprinkle with shredded coconut in the center of each nest. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Fill each nest with jelly beans or chocolate eggs.
Source: "Houston Chronicle-4/19/00"