Description

Easter Birds Nest Cookies are a delightful and festive treat perfect for spring celebrations. These no-bake cookies combine crunchy chow mein noodles with a luscious blend of milk chocolate, butterscotch chips, and creamy peanut butter, all shaped into charming nest-like mounds topped with colorful candy eggs. Easy to make in under an hour, they are a fun and delicious addition to any Easter gathering or springtime dessert table.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Mixture

1 cup milk chocolate chips (180g)
½ cup butterscotch chips (90g)
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (40g)

Additional Ingredients

2½ cups chow mein noodles (150g)
36 candy eggs (such as mini chocolate eggs)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chocolate Mixture: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and creamy peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth with no lumps.
Fold in Chow Mein Noodles: Gently fold the chow mein noodles into the melted chocolate mixture until they are thoroughly and evenly coated, ensuring every noodle is covered but left crunchy.
Shape the Nests: Spoon the coated noodle mixture into muffin tins or onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Shape each portion into nest-like mounds by creating a small depression in the center for the eggs.
Add Candy Eggs: While the mixture is still soft and malleable, place 3 candy eggs on top of each nest gently pressing them in to set.
Chill to Set: Place the nests in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until they are firmly set and hold their shape.
Serve: Once the nests are completely set, carefully remove them from the muffin tins or baking sheet and arrange on a serving platter. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Use a large microwave-safe bowl to prevent spills when melting the chocolate and peanut butter.
Stirring well between microwave intervals ensures even melting and prevents burning.
Chow mein noodles provide a light, crispy texture—handle gently to avoid crushing them.
If candy eggs aren’t available, jelly beans or mini marshmallows make good substitutes.
Store the nests in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or omit entirely and increase chocolate chips slightly.