Birds Nest Recipe - Easter No Bake Cookie Recipe!
Super cute chocolate birds nest are so easy to make! In this Easter birds nest recipe, chocolate and peanut butter chips coat chow mein noodles topped with cute mini eggs. An adorable no bake cookies treat for Easter!
Servings: 26 cookies
Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cups
- 10 ounce bag peanut butter chips
- 12 ounce bag chow mein noodles
- 78 chocolate mini eggs with candy shell
- Optional Toppings: sprinkles coconut, and more!
Instructions
- Line several large baking sheets with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside for later.
- Add chocolate and peanut butter chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds, then remove and stir; repeat until the chocolate mixture is smooth and fully melted, being careful not to overheat. Fold in chow mein noodles until completely coated.
- Using a ¼ cup ice cream scoop to make things faster, scoop mixture into the prepared baking sheet. Use a spoon to flatten into a thick disc, then create a divot in the center—this is the nest. This mixture makes 26 nests.*
- Press 3 chocolate mini eggs into the center. Allow to set at room temperature about 10-20 minutes, then enjoy!
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Notes
- *Since it takes a while to form the birds’ nest, feel free to reheat the nest mixture as needed. If it gets a little too dry, spray with a bit of nonstick spray, stir and reheat.
- Storing Instructions: Store chocolate birds nests in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
- Freezing Instructions: Store Easter birds nest cookies in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for 1-3 months. Allow to thaw before enjoying – the chocolate mini eggs can be very hard straight from the freezer.