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Paula Schuck

Chewy Marshmallow Spring Bird's Nest Cheerios Treats

Easy chewy Cheerios Treats that can be served as nests and are great for spring bake sales
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag of Marshmallows
  • 1 TBSP of margarine or butter
  • 1 small bag of jelly beans you need about 40 jelly beans plus a few to eat as you make these
  • 1 1/4 cup of Cheerios
  • 1 handful of smarties
  • 1 crushed up handful of pretzel sticks

Method
 

  1. Melt the margarine in a pot on the stove on low heat.
  2. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly also on low.
  3. When marshmallows are a sticky tacky substance then it's time to remove from the heat
  4. Add Cheerios.
  5. Stir to coat.
  6. Add crushed pretzel sticks
  7. Stir to coat.
  8. Add the smarties and stir a couple more times but not so much that the colours vanish.
  9. Drop them by the spoonful onto a cookie sheet.
  10. Press into a nest shape with a tablespoon.
  11. After they cool slightly then add three jelly beans to the top of each as decoration.
  12. Once all the individual nests are on a plate for serving then add sprinkles and enjoy!

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