Jif Easter Nests - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. chow mein noodles
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. Jif creamy or crunchy peanut butter
jelly beans or other egg-shaped candies

Preparation

In large mixing bowl, use your hands to break noodles into smaller pieces. In large saucepan, combine sugar and syrup. Cook over medium heat until sugar is melted and edges begin to bubble. Add Jif peanut butter and stir until smooth. Pour mixture over noodles and toss to coat. Carefully test for temperature. With slightly buttered hands, form mixture into tight balls using approximately 1/4 cup mixture per ball. Make indentation in center of each ball to resemble a bird's nest. Place on waxed paper and allow to cool completely. Place 2 or 3 jelly beans or candies into each nest. Makes approximately 1 dozen.