Peanut Butter Birds' Nests

1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips
1 tablespoon shortening (NOT butter, margarine, spreads or oil)
5-oz. can chow mein noodles (about 2 1/2 cups)
AMAZIN' FRUIT GUMMY BEARS & FRIENDS candies,
Mini ROBIN EGGS, Solid Milk Chocolate eggs,
REESES PIECES Pastel Eggs, CADBURY Mini Eggs,
SIXLETS candies

1.   Line tray with wax paper.
2.   Place peanut butter chips and shortening in medium microwave-safe  bowl.
3.   Microwave at High (100%) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until mixture is melted and
      smooth when stirred.
4.   Immediately add chow mein noodles.
5.   Stir well to coat completely.
6.   Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared tray.
7.   Press down with spoon to form nest shape.
8.   Immediately press on desired candies.
9.   Let stand until firm, or refrigerate for 10 minutes.
10.Store in tightly covered container.

Makes about 2 dozen nests.