Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm. Makes 12 nests. You can also make a large nest for a crowd, using a serving bowl as the mold. Divide into 12 mounds on a waxed paper-lined pan. Refrigerate until firm.
Fill nests with jelly beans.
Store in an airtight container. Makes 1 dozen. Melt chocolate and shortening in a microwave oven on high power 1 to 2 minutes, until melted and smooth, stirring at half minute intervals. Gently stir in rice cereal, chow mein noodles and coconut until blended. Use back of spoon to form an indent in center, making a nest.