Kataifi Nests

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Brush 12 muffin cups with butter or use silicone muffin pans.

3. 3

   Pull the kataifi into 1-inch-thick bundles; cut bundles into 2-inch lengths. Place in a bowl; separate into a loose pile with fingers. Toss with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, if using.

4. 4

   Divide among 12 muffin cups; press into bottom and up the sides.

5. 5

   Cook until golden and crisp around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Let cool.

7. 7

   Fill with jelly beans, speckled eggs or other candy eggs.

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