Chocolate Birds Nests

Makes 5 large or 10 small

* 5 oz crunchy chow mein noodles (1 small can)

* 1 c. chocolate chips (1/2 a bag)

*1 tsp. vegetable shortening

*Candy eggs (med size speckled jelly-eans, or Cadbury mini eggs)

-Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Melt the chocolate and shortening together in a microwave or over a double boiler, stirring until melted.

-Allow to cool slightly, but do not let it set up. Stir in the chow mein noodles until evenly coated.

-Drop the coated noodles onto the baking sheet with a large spoon. For 5 large nests, form into circle about the size of an adult palm or half that amount for 10 small.

-Use your fingers to sculpt the noodles into a round shape and to form and indentation in the middle of the nest.

-Place eggs in the nest while chocolate is still wet. Place nests in the refrigerator to harden.

We just made these for Landry's pre-school party tomorrow. Really easy and something fun for Easter.