Chow Mein Noodle Easter Nests.

4 cups chow mein noodles
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter
36 jelly beans
Directions
1Break chow mein noodles into small pieces; set aside in large mixing bowl.
2Combine sugar and corn syrup in large saucepan.
3Cook on medium heat until the sugar is melted and there are bubbles at the edge of the pan.
4Add peanut butter and stir until smooth.
5Pour peanut butter mixture over crunched up noodles; toss until completely coated.
6Let cool slightly to avoid burns.
7Butter hands lightly and use approx 1/4 c.
8mixture to form a compact ball.
9Make indention in the middle of each ball to resemble a bird's nest.
10Place on waxed paper and let cool completely.
11Place 2-3 jelly beans inside each nest.
12Serve on a bed of green-tinted coconut for extra festive look.