No Bake Birds Nest Cookies (Printer-friendly)
Chocolatey no-bake nests with chow mein noodles and colorful candy eggs. Ready in 15 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks
02 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
04 - 1/3 cup butterscotch chips (optional)
→ Topping
05 - 54 candy-coated chocolate eggs
# How to Make It:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and release.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes total.
03 - Gently fold chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly coated.
04 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture onto prepared baking sheets. Shape into small rounds with a well in the center to resemble birds nests.
05 - While mixture remains soft, immediately place 2-3 candy eggs in the center indentation of each nest.
06 - Allow cookies to set at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until firm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These come together in under fifteen minutes, which means you can decide to make treats for an unexpected gathering and actually follow through
- There is something deeply satisfying about turning simple crunchy noodles into something that looks impressive enough to gift
02 -
- If you wait too long to add the candy eggs, the chocolate will harden and they will not stick properly
- Refrigerating these makes them set faster but can sometimes cause the chocolate to bloom with those white streaks
03 -
- Warm your spoon slightly before shaping the nests to prevent sticking
- Room temperature chocolate melts more evenly than cold chocolate straight from the pantry