Chocolate Nests
Persons
20
Serving Size
1 nest
Prep Time
30 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4½ Cups Mini Marshmallows
- 4 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter (½ stick)
- 1 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- 4 Cups Old-fashioned Rolled Oats
- Candy for decorating nests (optional)
Instructions
- In large saucepot, heat marshmallows and butter over medium heat 5 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Add chocolate chips and stir with wooden spoon until chocolate melts and mixture is well combined. Remove saucepot from heat; stir in oats.
- Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Using gloves or moist hands, form chocolate-oat mixture into 1½-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. To form each ball into a nest, place ball in palm of hand; press down on center of ball with fingers to flatten ball and form indentation in the center. Place nests back on baking sheet and cool completely.
- Transfer nests to airtight container and store at room temperature up to 3 days. Fill nests with candy, if desired, just before serving.
Calories
172
7.2%
Fat
7g
10%
Saturated
4g
20%
Carbs
27g
9%
Protein
2g
Fiber
2g
8%
Sodium
9mg
0.4%
Cholesterol
6mg
2%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.