How to Make an Edible Bird's Nest

A fun activity to do with kids before Easter or for the start of spring.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Small bowl
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups Rice Crispies
• Waxed paper
• Jelly beans

1. Place waxed paper over the bottom of a small bowl.

2. Melt chocolate in microwave.

3. Add Rice Crispies and mix well.

4. Press the mixture over the wax paper to achieve the shape of a nest.

5. Add jelly beans to the inside as eggs.

Tips & Warnings

• If your jelly beans won't stay add some peanut butter to help them stick.
• Add some 'Peeps' as chicks in the nest for added fun.
• It's a good idea to use cooking spray on everything to help make cleanup easier.
• Be careful when melting chocolate.

[brandy1123]

on 9/1/2008 very cute

[JesaLynn]

on 3/28/2008 What a cute idea! I love it!