Chocolate Easter Nests Recipe

A beloved family Easter tradition! These decadent chocolate nests are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe uses a combination of semi-sweet and dark chocolate for a rich, intense flavor, perfect for chocolate lovers. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these adorable and delicious treats!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 205.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Easter Nests

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How to Make Chocolate Easter Nests

  1. Melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 6 ounces of dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Add 1 cup of shredded sweetened coconut and 1 cup of corn flakes.
  3. Stir gently until the coconut and corn flakes are evenly coated in chocolate.
  4. Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of the chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each nest.
  6. Use a spoon or your fingers to shape each mound into a nest-like shape, creating a small indentation in the center.
  7. Place 2 jelly beans in the indentation of each nest.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
  9. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Easter Nests!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

27g

Carbs

10g