Easter Nests

These were a delicious tradition at my house growing up at Easter time.  I have now continued that tradition with my kids.  They love helping me make these every year, and they are tasty too!

Easter Nests

2 Tbl butter
1 (7 oz) marshmallow creme
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 cups chow mien noodles
pastel peanut m&ms

Directions
Place a large pot on medium-high heat
Melt butter
Add peanut butter and marshmallow creme and mix until combined
Remove from heat and stir in chow mien noodles until coated
Drop in small spoon fulls on wax paper
Place m&ms on each nest

Almond Bark Candy

A quick and inexpensive treat!  These are always a favorite...and you can customize the wrappers for any holiday.

Almond Bark Candy
Courtesy of {Linda Sackett}

20 oz almond bark or white chocolate
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 cups rice krispies
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup dry roasted peanuts

Directions
In a large bowl microwave almond bark and peanut butter for one minute
Remove and stir, if not melted microwave for additional 30 seconds
Stir until smooth
Fold in rice krispies, marshmallows, and peanuts
Use a cookie scoop to measure each serving and drop on wax paper
Let cool completely to set up
Tip:  I like to scoop mine into mini cupcake wrappers in my mini muffin tin