Easy Shredded Wheat Easter Nests
These adorable Shredded Wheat Easter nests are the perfect treat for Easter Baskets or Easter Brunch! Or, any springtime gathering!
Equipment
- 1 large sauce pan
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 half sheet baking pan
- parchment paper
- tablespoon measuring spoon
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 cups crushed Shredded Wheat cereal about 6 pieces
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 40 marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir to coat. Continue stirring until completely smooth and melted.
- Remove from heat and add crushed shredded wheat, stirring with a spatula until completely combined. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before handling.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons on to baking sheet lined with parchment, Shape into circles and use the back of a round measuring spoon to create an indent in the centre of each.
- Firmly press candy covered eggs, jelly beans or M & M candies into the nests and place the baking sheet into the refrigerator to set for several hours or overnight.
Notes
The mixture will be very hot, so allow to cool for a few minutes both before you scoop out onto baking sheet and also before shaping them into nests.
Use cooking spray to coat the spatula before combing the cereal with the melted marshmallow to help prevent sticking.
You can use a dab of frosting to stick candy securely into nests if desired
Best when refrigerated overnight.
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