Candy Bird Nests

I thought I'd post a fun treat for Easter, instead of another lentil recipe. There are lots of variations of this recipe, but I prefer shredded wheat to the hard "Chinese noodles". What are those "noodles" made of anyway?

Candy Bird Nests

16 oz of good quality chocolate
4 C of unsweetened shredded wheat cereal (large biscuit type)
36 egg shaped candies 

Tools needed:
Small saucepan 
Large glass bowl
Whisk
Spatula/scraper
Cupcake/Muffin pan
Paper cupcake liners (optional)

Add about two inches of water to the saucepan. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Rest the glass bowl on top of the saucepan. Break the chocolate into pieces and add to the bowl. As the chocolate begins to melt, stir gently with the whisk. You may need a towel or oven mitt to hold the bowl while you stir. When the chocolate is smooth and completely melted, remove the bowl from the heat and place on a towel, on your countertop. With your hands, crush the shredded wheat biscuits over the chocolate. Using a large spatula (scraper type) gently fold the chocolate over the wheat. Continue to turn over the mixture until all the wheat is coated in chocolate. With a spoon, evenly distribute the mixture between the twelve cups of the cupcake pan. Using a teaspoon, gently press the centers down and toward the sides, creating a little well. Place three candy eggs in each nest and press gently. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Carefully lift the nests out of the pan using a butter knife, and arrange on a plate.