Chocolate Easter Nests (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 tablespoons (45g) butter, salted or not
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2 tablespoons honey (swap for golden syrup if you'd like)
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1¼ cups (200g) chopped milk chocolate (swap with white, dark, or semi-sweet as preferred)
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3 cups (90g) cornflakes
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36 tiny chocolate eggs
# Instructions:
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Place paper liners into your muffin tin with 12 slots. This makes it easier to lift the treats out once they've hardened, and they look nice too. Put the tray aside until you're ready to use it.
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Grab a big microwave-safe bowl and toss in the chocolate chunks, butter, and honey (or golden syrup). Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring each time so the chocolate doesn’t burn or clump. Keep melting and mixing until it’s silky smooth with no unmelted bits left.
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Pour the cornflakes into the melted chocolate mixture. Use a big spoon or spatula to gently stir everything together. Be sure to cover all the flakes with chocolate but don’t mash them too much—crunchy flakes are key!
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Scoop 3 big spoonfuls of the chocolatey cornflakes into each paper liner. Start with one spoonful and press it down gently to make a base. Then, spoon more on top and gently create a small dip in the center so it has space for the eggs. Use your fingers or a spoon to shape the sides higher if needed.
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Add three chocolate eggs to the middle of every nest while the chocolate is still soft. Gently press them down so they stick. You can arrange them in a little cluster or any way that looks good to you.
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Pop the filled muffin tin into the fridge and let everything chill for at least 30 minutes to an hour. The chocolate needs to harden completely so the nests hold their shape when you grab one. You’ll feel the chocolate is firm and the nests will stay together when they’re done.
# Notes:
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These cute chocolate nests with cornflakes are a crowd favorite for Easter! They're super simple to make and such a hit with everyone.
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You can leave the paper liners on to serve at gatherings or when giving them to friends. For fancier displays, remove the liners before setting them on a platter.
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Store these treats in an airtight box in a cool spot for up to a week, but they’ll probably be gone way sooner!