Chocolate Spring Nests

These are yummy with or without the chocolate eggs on top. You can make them year round or as a special Easter/spring treat.



Chocolate Nests (aka haystacks)

3 cups of rolled oats
3/4 cups of shredded coconut
6 tbsp cocoa
1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

Mix in a large bowl and set aside.

In a sauce pan, over medium heat combine:

2 cups of sugar
1/2 cup of milk
2/3 cup of butter

Bring to a boil slowly. Once large bubbles form, pour over oats mixture and mix well. Let stand for a minute to cool.

Place wax paper over flat cookie sheet or pan.

Using a spoon, drop enough to form a small nest and place a chocolate egg inside (Hershey's Eggies or Cadbury Mini Eggs work great). Continue until all dough is gone. Place cookie sheets in fridge or freezer to let them set. After an hour or so, Enjoy!