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Brownie Bird Nests

Brownie Bird Nests: Whimsical Easter Treats to Delight Kids

These Brownie Bird Nests are adorable, quick to prepare, and a crowd-pleasing treat for Easter festivities.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 nests
Course: Desserts
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 box Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix Substitution: Any preferred brownie mix, including fudge varieties.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Substitution: Margarine or coconut oil can be used for a different twist.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Milk
Nest Decoration
  • 1 cup Robin Eggs Candy Substitution: Any egg-shaped chocolate candy, like Cadbury Mini Eggs.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Silicone Cupcake Liners
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, melted butter, egg, and milk until smooth.
  3. Line your muffin tins with silicone cupcake liners.
  4. Scoop the brownie batter into the lined muffin tins, filling each about halfway.
  5. Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes. Press down the centers to create nests.
  7. Cool completely before filling with Robin Eggs or preferred candies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1nestCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, allow cool time before shaping and using quality candies for decoration.

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