1 c coconut (I use the unsweetened one… otherwise these are a little too sweet for my liking)
1 t vanilla
¼ t salt
Instructions
Combine sugar and cocoa in a saucepan.
Add milk slowly. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
Bring to a boil, add margarine and oats stirring briskly. Cook for 1 – 3 minutes stirring constantly. (3 minutes was the magic number for me — no more or it gets a little hard)
Remove from heat. Add coconut, vanilla and salt.
Let the mixture cool a bit at room temperature so that you can handle it to make the nests (about 10 – 15 minutes).
Using a spoon, scoop a ball of the mixture onto wax paper. Press in the middle to form a nest. Add 2 or 3 mini eggs.
Refrigerate. These also freeze well!
Recipe by Food Musings at http://foodmusings.ca/food-celebrations/easter-treats/