No Bake Birds Nest Cookies (Printable View)

Chocolatey no-bake nests filled with colorful candy eggs, ready in 15 minutes

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks (170 g)
02 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (175 g)
03 - 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (125 g)
04 - 1/3 cup butterscotch chips, optional for extra flavor (65 g)

→ Topping

05 - 54 candy-coated chocolate eggs (such as Cadbury Mini Eggs or M&Ms Eggs)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside for cookie assembly.
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 fully coated and evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the coated mixture onto prepared baking sheets. Shape into small nests, creating a shallow indentation in the center of each.
05 - Immediately place 2–3 candy eggs into the center of each nest while the chocolate mixture remains soft and pliable.
06 - Allow cookies to set at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm and hold their shape.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get all the chocolate satisfaction without ever turning on your oven
  • These come together in about fifteen minutes flat, perfect for last minute gatherings
  • The crunchy salty combo mixed with creamy chocolate is somehow better than it has any right to be
02 -
  • Work quickly once the noodles are coated, the mixture firms up fast and becomes impossible to shape
  • If your chocolate seizes or gets lumpy, add a tiny teaspoon of coconut oil and stir gently
  • These are best served the same day but will keep for several days if stored properly
03 -
  • Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray before shaping the nests to prevent sticking
  • Room temperature chocolate mixture is much easier to work with than warm, which can make the noodles soggy

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