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Birds Nest Cookies

Birds Nest Cookies: Sweet No-Bake Fun for Everyone

Delight in making Birds Nest Cookies, adorable no-bake treats that combine crunchy chow mein noodles and rich chocolate for a customizable snack experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nests
  • 2 cups Chow Mein Noodles Provides structure and crunchy texture.
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips Swap for butterscotch or white chocolate if desired.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips Can be substituted with peanut butter chips or sunflower butter.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Pastel Candy Eggs Represents the 'eggs'; jelly beans can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate and butterscotch chips. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir until smooth, continue in 15-second intervals if needed.
  2. Gently add the chow mein noodles into the melted chocolate mixture and fold until evenly coated.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto the sheet, shaping them into nests.
  4. Press three pastel candy eggs into the center of each nest before the chocolate hardens.
  5. Let the nests sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep the kitchen cool while melting chocolate for best results and always use parchment paper to prevent sticking.

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