1/2 tsp. water
1 1/4 c. sweetened coconut flakes
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. butter
Hershey's candy coated milk chocolate eggs
3 to 4 drops green food color
2/3 c. miniature marshmallows

Combine water and food color in small bowl or small jar with cover or resealable plastic bag. Add coconut; toss with fork or shake closed jar or plastic bag until coconut is evenly coated. Microwave marshmallows and butter in medium microwave-safe bowl 30 seconds at HIGH (100%); stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until mixture is melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in tinted coconut. Line tray or cookie sheet with wax paper. Drop coconut mixture in 12 equal mounds onto prepared tray. Shape coconut mounds with moistened fingers into small nest shapes. Cool completely. Allow to air dry until slightly hardened. Fill with milk chocolate eggs.

Makes 12 candies. The kids will love this colorful Easter treat! Tint the coconut nests using a variety of fresh spring colors. When filled with milk chocolate eggs, they make a great party favor or place setting marker.