Bird's Nests II

Cinco de Mayo - Pasta and Noodle

Fun treats for Springtime. You can use vanilla flavored candy coating instead of white chocolate, if you like.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 - 1/2 dozen

Bird's Nests II

Ingredients

2 cups chow mein noodles

2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal

16 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate

⅓ cup chocolate covered raisins

Margarita Jell-O Shots

Pasta and Noodle

Directions

Step 1

Place a sheet of waxed paper or foil on a large cookie sheet. In a large bowl combine the noodles and the cereal and set aside.

Step 2

Melt white chocolate or vanilla candy-coating in a double boiler over hot water (or in the microwave). Remove from heat and pour over noodles and cereal.

Step 3

To form nests mound 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet. With the back of a teaspoon make an indentation in the center of each mound. Press 3 or 4 candies in the center of each est\. Allow to set at room temperature until firm.

Nutritional Information

Bird's Nests II

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 573.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.6g 15%

Carbohydrates: 65.7g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 5%

Sugars: 49.4g

Fat: 32.5g 50%

Saturated Fat: 17.5g 88%

Cholesterol: 16.1mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 176.4IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 22%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 4%

Folate: 59.1mcg 15%

Calcium: 222.7mg 22%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 13.1mg 5%

Potassium: 76.8mg 2%

Sodium: 215.9mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 292.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.