Bird's Nest Cookies - No-Bake

These classic bird’s nest cookies are a dessert I most often associate with Easter, but they’re fun to enjoy any time during spring to celebrate the changing seasons.

If you’ve never eaten bird’s nest cookies, these are crunchy no-bake treats made with chocolate and peanut butter and topped with candy eggs.

While they’re usually referred to as cookies, I see them as homemade sweets like peanut brittle or horse chestnuts for the holidays.

Related: Craving more no-bake treats? Check out 15 easy no-bake desserts.

You can use any type of candy egg or candy that looks like an egg. Think Cadbury mini eggs, Whoppers, M&Ms, or you could use jelly beans if you want something less crunchy. The hard shell candies are not always a good option for younger children.

directions:

Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. You can do this on the stovetop, in a double boiler, or in the microwave. I usually do it in the microwave as it’s quicker. To do this, microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between. It will probably take 1 to 1.5 minutes.

Add the chow mein noodles to the melted chocolate and stir to coat them all. Then spoon the mixture onto a surface covered with parchment paper or wax paper. Use the bottom of a tablespoon to create a bowl for the nest. Then add 2-3 sugar eggs.

Let the melted chocolate set/harden. If you want to speed up this process, you can put the cookies in the fridge.

Tips & Substitutions

If you can’t find chow mein pasta, you can use shredded wheat flakes. Gently crush/pull the pieces apart before adding them to the melted chocolate and forming the nests. Another option is toasted coconut flakes.
You can use milk, dark, or semi-sweet chocolate chips depending on which flavor you prefer.
If you want to refrigerate these so they set faster, shape them on a cutting board or large plate lined with parchment or wax paper for easy refrigeration.
Bird’s nest cookies don’t need to be refrigerated once set, but remember they are chocolate and can melt if overheated.

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frequently asked Questions

What can I use in place of chow mein for bird’s nest cookies?

Shredded wheat flakes, toasted coconut flakes, or even Rice Krispie granola can be used in place of chow mein noodles.

What can I use in place of peanut butter in bird’s nest cookies?

Almond butter or butterscotch chips can be used instead.

Which cookies should I bake for Easter?

Bird’s nest cookies, royal icing sugar cookies, fingerprint cookies, and cut-and-bake cookie designs are all popular at Easter because they can be adapted to suit the season.

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An easy no-bake homemade candy recipe with just four ingredients that anyone can make!

yield 10 Cookies

Preparation 15 minutes

In total 15 minutes

instructions

Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter.
To do this, microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between.
Add the chow mein noodles to the melted chocolate and stir to coat them all.
Then spoon the mixture onto a surface covered with parchment paper or wax paper.
Use the bottom of a tablespoon to create a bowl for the nest.
Then add 2-3 sugar eggs.
Let the melted chocolate set/harden.

Remarks

If you want to speed up the hardening process of the melted chocolate, you can pop the cookies in the fridge.

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nutritional information

Bird’s Nest Cookies – no baking

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Nutrition is automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. Where appropriate, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.

Bird’s Nest Cookies – No-Bake