Butterscotch Bird Nests and Haystacks Recipe
Ingredients
- 11 oz. butterscotch morsels
- 2 scant c. chow mein noodles
- 1/2 to 3/4 c. mini marshmallows, peanuts and/or cashews
- Egg shaped candy, when making bird nests
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 121g | |
| Calories 574 | |
| Calories from Fat 232 | 40% |
| Total Fat 27.75g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 3.96g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 420mg | 18% |
| Potassium 110mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 77.19g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 18.22g | 12% |
| Protein 8.1g | 13% |
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