Easter Birds Nest Cookies Peanut Butter Chocolate (Printable View)

Delightful no-bake cookies shaped like birds nests with creamy peanut butter, chocolate, and crispy chow mein noodles.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base Mixture

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
04 - 4 cups crispy chow mein noodles

→ Decoration

05 - 54 candy-coated chocolate eggs (such as Cadbury Mini Eggs or similar)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
02 - In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips.
03 - Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until all ingredients are melted and the mixture is completely smooth, approximately 1–2 minutes total.
04 - Add crispy chow mein noodles to the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture. Gently fold and stir until all noodles are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
05 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets to form mounds. Use the back of a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each mound, shaping them to resemble bird nests.
06 - Immediately place 2–3 candy-coated chocolate eggs in the center indentation of each nest while the mixture is still soft and pliable. This ensures the eggs adhere properly once set.
07 - Transfer the baking sheets to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the nests are completely firm and set.
08 - Serve the chilled nests directly from the refrigerator or allow them to come to room temperature for 5–10 minutes before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven required so you can make them even when the kitchen feels too warm to bake
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but look like you spent hours crafting them
  • Kids can help shape the nests and arrange the eggs which makes it a perfect family activity
02 -
  • Work quickly once the noodles are added because the chocolate begins to set and becomes harder to shape
  • If the mixture cools too much and becomes stiff, microwave it for 10 seconds to soften
  • The nests taste best on the first day but will keep for several days in the fridge
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform nests that look professional
  • If making in humid weather, add the eggs after chilling so they do not melt
  • Chill your baking sheets for 5 minutes before using to help the cookies set faster

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