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Chocolate Coconut Nests Recipe
Chocolate Coconut Nests make a great no bake dessert or treat with four simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes. Great treat to make with children.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 24 ounces chocolate chips your preference for milk, semi-sweet or dark
- 2 cups Chow Mein noodles
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 72 small egg shaped chocolate candies
Instructions
- Prepare two sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Melt chocolate chips according to package instructions. Add chow mein noodles and coconut to the melted chocolate and carefully combine until noodles and coconut are well-coated with the chocolate.
- Heap teaspoons full of mixture and drop onto parchment paper. Carefully press 3 small egg shapped chocolate candies into each, forming a "nest". Allow to cool.
- You may also put into the freezer for 10 minutes to firm more quickly, if desired.
- Serve or store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Potassium
26mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
64IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.