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 Many customs surrounding Easter are totally secular
in origin, such as the German egg-laying Easter
bunny traditions which are fine as long as they
don't detract from the Season's meaning or become
its focal point. Parents often put out baskets of
candy "from the Easter Bunny" for the children to
find on Easter morning -- baskets decorated with
flowers and ribbons, lined inside with grass, and
filled with chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs,
Jordan almonds, jelly beans, and other candies. In
any case, here's one recipe to help you fill an
Easter basket:
Easter Nests (makes 15)
2 cups butterscotch chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
2 TBSP shortening (not butter, margarine, or oil)
3 cups crunchy Chow Mein noodles
Jelly beans, Jordan almonds, Peanut M&Ms, or other
egg-shaped candies
In double boiler or microwave, melt together all the
chips and the shortening. Fold in noodles and stir
to coat. On waxed paper, using 1/3 cupful of the
mixture for each one, form 3-inch nests. Chill for
30 minutes. Place a few of your favorite candies in
each nest to appear as eggs. Store airtight in
refrigerator. Chocolate chips can be used in place
of butterscotch chips for a different flavor and
look.
Parents often hold Easter egg hunts for the
children, too -- hiding painted eggs around the yard
for them to find. One egg is often painted a special
color, and the child who finds this one is a winner
of the contest as is the child who finds the most
number of eggs.
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