Ingredients
1 cup milk chocolate chips (180g) for a rich flavor
Β½ cup butterscotch chips (90g) for a sweet, caramel-like taste
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (40g) to bind and add nutty creaminess
2Β½ cups chow mein noodles (150g) for crispy texture
36 mini candy eggs for festive decoration
Instructions
1- Creating Birds Nest Easter Cookies is straightforward and fun, especially since itβs a no-bake recipe. Start by lining two cookie sheets with parchment paper to make cleanup easy and ensure the nests set properly.
2- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter. Heat this mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until itβs melted and smooth. You can also melt it on the stove over low heat for a hands-on approach.
3- Once melted, stir in the chow mein noodles to coat them evenly, creating that signature crispy texture. Scoop the mixture into 12 mounds, using about 2 tablespoons for each, and place them on the prepared sheets. Finish by adding 3 mini candy eggs in the center of each mound to resemble a birdβs nest, then let them stand for about 3 hours until fully set.
Last Step:
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π« Substitute butterscotch chips with peanut butter chips or omit peanut butter for flavor variations.
π½οΈ Use a cookie scoop to prevent sticky hands and ensure even-sized nests.
π Replace mini candy eggs with jelly beans, M&Mβs, or peeps if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Setting Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 353 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
