EASTER EGG NESTS 
1/2 c. shredded coconut
Green food coloring
1/2 c. corn syrup (Karo)
3 tbsp. granulated sugar
3 tbsp. butter
2 c. corn flakes
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Miniature jelly beans

Tint coconut with few drops of food coloring, cover the container and shake until coconut is evenly colored. Set aside. Measure syrup, sugar and butter into medium size saucepan. Over medium heat, bring syrup mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes longer, stirring often. Then remove from heat. Add corn flakes, nuts and coconut until syrup is evenly distributed. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper or lightly greased baking sheets. With buttered fingers, shape portions to resemble nests. When cool, fill nests with jelly beans. Makes about 2 dozen nests.

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