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by
Amanda Formaro
Copyright 2000
http://familycorner.com
This
fun craft is not only adorable when done, but it's
tasty too! Sit the kids down to make this fun
spring project. Be sure to make extras for friends
and family.
You
will need:
Chow
mien noodles
chocolate chips or brick chocolate
Jelly beans
candy coated chocolate eggs
marshmallow chicks
peanut butter
wax paper
paper plates (colored plates optional)
Directions:
Place
squares of wax paper onto to individual plates. Put
chow mien noodles in a large bowl. If using brick
chocolate, break into pieces. Melt chocolate chips
or pieces in the microwave, or over low heat on
stove, just until melted. Pour melted chocolate
over chow mien noodles, mix together to
coat.
Place
mounds of chocolate/chow mien mixture onto several
plates (on top of waxed paper). Have children form
the mixtures into nests. Be sure the chocolate has
cooled, but don't wait too long or it will
harden!
Using
peanut butter as an adhesive, "glue" down the jelly
beans and candy coated chocolate eggs inside the
nest cavity. "Glue" marshmallow chick on the edge
of or inside of the nest.
These
make fun gifts from kids to their friends, teacher
and family members. You can also make these nests
at birthday parties as a fun and edible take home
party favor.
About
the Author:
Amanda
Formaro is the mother of four children. She and her
husband live in southern Nevada. She is also the
owner of the online family magazine,
familycorner.com at http://familycorner.com
mailto:WebMom@familycorner.com
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