Getting the kids you babysit involved in crafts and daily projects is a great way to not only have fun passing the time, but it’s a great way to get to know them. There are many different ways you can get the kids you babysit for involved in an activity. The following is a great recipe for Chocolate Nest, a tasty snack that is also a lot of fun to make. This recipe will not only be the perfect afternoon snack, but it will also be something fun to do while babysitting.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate bits
- 2 cups thin chow mein noodles
- 1 1/2 cups of Chex cereal
- 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal
Directions:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows, peanut butter and chocolate bits. Stir continuously until completely melted and blended.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chow mein noodles, corn cereal and rice cereal. Allow the mixture to cool until safe to handle.
- For small nests, scoop by the tablespoonful onto the prepared baking sheet. For larger nests, use about 1/2 cup. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation at the center of each mound to form a “nest.” Allow to finish cooling until firm.
After making Chocolate Nest, you might just find that it is not only a great snack to eat, but an enjoyable activity to get the kids you babysit involved in.
This recipe was provided by seattletimes.nwsource.com