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| JIF Easter Nests |
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| Category: Snacks |
Kitchen of: Joyce Brooks |
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| Ingredients: |
| 4 | cups | Chow Mein Noodles |
| 1/2 | cups | Light Corn Syrup |
| 1/2 | cups | Sugar |
| 3/4 | cups | JIF Creamy or Crunchy Peanut Butter |
| | Jelly Beans or other Egg-Shaped Candies |
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| Instructions: |
| 1. | In large mixing bowl, use your hands to break noodles into smaller pieces |
| 2. | In large saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup |
| 3. | Cook over med heat until sugar is melted and edges begin to bubble |
| 4. | Add peanut butter and stir until smooth |
| 5. | Pour mixture over noodles and toss to coat |
| 6. | Carefully test for temperature |
| 7. | With slightly buttered hands, form mixture into tight balls, using about 1/4 cup per ball |
| 8. | Made indention in center of each ball |
| 9. | Place on waxed paper and allow to cool completely |
| 10. | Place 2 or 3 egg candies in each indentation |
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| Recipe submitted 12/19/2006 |
