Chocolate Nests

Directions

1. 1
   Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper.
2. 2
   In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and shortening.
3. 3
   Microwave on MEDIUM, stirring at 1-minute intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Gently stir in rice cereal, chow mein noodles and coconut into chocolate mixture until thoroughly blended.
5. 5
   Drop chocolate mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls 1 inch apart onto prepared baking sheets.
6. 6
   Using the back of a spoon, make an indentation in each spoonful of chocolate mixture to form a nest.
7. 7
   Place chocolate nests on baking sheets in the refrigerator; chill until set, about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Remove nests from baking sheets.
9. 9
   Fill each nest with candy as desired.
10. 10
    Enjoy!
11. 11
    Happy Easter!