Name: Puffed Wheat Mini Egg Nests
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18 nests
Cuisine: American

Knead Some Sweets Verified

January 27, 2026

These adorable Puffed Wheat Mini Egg Nests are made with puffed wheat cereal coated in a sticky chocolate mixture and topped with pretty pastel mini eggs.

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Puffed Wheat Mini Egg Nests

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax paper or spray with non-stick spray. Place the puffed wheat in a large heat-safe mixing bowl.

Mix the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 1 minute * while stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, whisk in the vanilla, and add to the puffed wheat in the bowl. Stir until fully coated.

Drop the mixture into clusters onto the prepared pan and top each one with 3 mini eggs. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Perfect Cereal Coating 🥣
Toast the puffed wheat cereal briefly in a dry pan to enhance its nutty flavor and improve its ability to absorb the chocolate mixture.
Chocolate Mixture Magic 🍫
Use a candy thermometer when heating the corn syrup and brown sugar to ensure you reach the perfect sticky consistency without burning.
Nest Shaping Technique 🐣
Use lightly greased silicone muffin cups or a well-greased muffin tin to create perfectly shaped and easily removable nests.
Mini Egg Placement Pro 🥚
Allow the chocolate-coated nests to cool for 5-10 minutes before adding mini eggs to prevent the chocolate from melting the candy coating.
Storage Secret 🧊
Store the finished nests in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking and maintain their crisp texture.