Easter Joy Brings Sweet Rewards

Jill Rooney Carr’s essay about baking cookies with her daughters captured the judges’ attention at this winter’s Nestlé® Toll House® Bake-Off in New York City.

Jill sees baking as an opportunity to bond with her family. It’s an Easter tradition for Jill, daughter Madeline, 12, and step-daughters Erin and Meagan, both 20, to make Chow Mein Cookies. The treats look like bird’s nests, so they remind Jill of the promise of spring.

Jill’s advice for putting together a memorable Easter celebration? “Keep it simple, and always remember that the joy is in being together with family and friends.” Here’s the recipe for Chow Mein Cookies:

Chow Mein Cookies
6 oz. pkg. Nestlé® butterscotch chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 (3 oz.) can chow mein noodles
1 cup Kraft miniature marshmallows

Melt chips and peanut butter. Cool. Pour over noodles and marshmallows. Mix, then form in cookie shape and place on waxed paper until ready.