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Eggs are part of the traditional Easter celebrations.  For Christians, they are another reminder of new life.

To make a little nest of eggs for Easter.

You will need
75g      butter
2tbsp    gold syrup
150g    chocolate
150g    puffed rice cereal
1 few chocolate twigs
Marzipan or foil-wrapped chocolate eggs

Bowl
Wooden spoon
Paper cake cases
Teaspoon

  • Ask a grown-up to help you cook
  • Always wash your hands before you begin
  1. Put the butter, syrup and chocolate in a bowl.  Microwave in 30-second bursts until the butter melts.
  2. Add the cereal and stir the mixture.
  3. Spoon the chocolate mixture into the cases.
  4. Shape the ‘nests’ with a teaspoon
  5. Push in pieces of chocolate twig.  Leave to set.
  6. Wash your hands.  Then shape the marzipan eggs.  Place the eggs in the nests.

From First Festivals : Easter by Lois Rock : ISBN 0 7459 3906 6 published by Lion Publishing, reproduced with permission.