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White Chocolate-Pretzel Easter Egg Nests

April 8, 2014 by Brett Youmans 5 Comments

White Chocolate Pretzel Nests | MisterMartha.com Every spring, American Robins are the first birds to build their nests in my garden’s climbing roses that grow all over the fence that surrounds it. This is a perfect spot for them because it’s secure from predators, near ample food thanks to a well-tended garden, and close to water.  They seem to tolerate me peeking in between the thorny tangle to see the progress.  I have to admit, though, it’s quite distracting.  When I should be tending to weeds or other chores in the garden, I find myself observing the nest building process as they weave and sculpt a perfect home.  There are so many lessons to be learned here — cooperation, teamwork, precision.

While it takes an ordinary bird more than 30 hours to build a nest in the spring, you can make these cute little White Chocolate-Pretzel Easter Egg Nests in just a few minutes!

Here’s what you need:

White Chocolate Pretzel Nests

Melt the white chocolate chips and shortening in microwave oven, pour over pretzels, and mix to coat.

White Chocolate Pretzel Nests | MisterMartha.com

Shape mixture into 10 “nests” and place on parchment-lined baking sheet to set up.

White Chocolate Pretzel Nests | MisterMartha.com

Top with candy-coated milk chocolate mini eggs or speckled jelly beans.  Enjoy!

White Chocolate Pretzel Nests

White Chocolate-Pretzel Easter Egg Nests
 
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Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
Total time
10 minutes
 
While it takes an ordinary bird more than 30 hours to build a nest in the spring, you can make these cute little White Chocolate-Pretzel Easter Egg Nests in just a few minutes!
Author: Brett@MisterMartha.com
Recipe type: Sweet Treats
Serves: 10
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (6-ounces) white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening, plain or butter-flavor
  • 2 cups (about 5-ounces) pretzel sticks, broken into bite-size pieces
  • 30 candy-coated milk chocolate mini eggs or speckled jelly beans
Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. Place the white chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave oven on 50% power until melted, about 1 - 1½ minutes. Pour the melted chocolate over the pretzels and mix to combine.
  3. Form mixture into 10 "nests" and place on prepared baking sheet. Place in refrigerator 10 minutes to set up.
  4. Top each nest with 3 mini chocolate eggs and enjoy!
Notes
Microwaves vary so be sure to monitor the chocolate as too much heat will cause it to seize. Stir after each 15-second interval.
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Here’s a little tip to help out our feathered friends who build those real nests!

DIY Bird Nesting Material Ball

 

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Comments

  1. Lynn says

    April 8, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Oooh…love the nesting kit! Hair from my brush? I’ve got tons of cat hair…wonder how they’d feel about that? Probably not too good, huh? 🙂

    Reply
    • Brett says

      April 8, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      Maybe not the cat hair but ya never know! 😉

      Reply
  2. La Cuisine d'Helene says

    April 10, 2014 at 11:37 pm

    Hi Brett, saw your comment on Bakers Royale. I will come back tomorrow to visit your new blog and also follow you on your media channels. Will tweet to my followers also. I like this community also, like you said!

    Reply
    • Brett says

      April 11, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Helene! You website is gorgeous–It’s on my list to spend some time there visiting soon! 😉

      Reply
  3. Samantha says

    March 30, 2018 at 10:26 am

    Thanks for this amazing recipe! Next time I’ll have to triple it so I get 30!😉

    Reply

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