Easter Birds Nests Peanut Butter Chocolate (Printable)
Delightful no-bake birds nests featuring peanut butter, chocolate, and crispy noodles, topped with colorful candy eggs for Easter.
# 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)
# How to Make It:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
02 - In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips.
03 - Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (approximately 1–2 minutes total).
04 - Add chow mein noodles to the melted mixture. Gently fold until all noodles are evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
05 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture onto prepared sheets to form mounds. Use a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each mound, shaping them into nest-like structures.
06 - Immediately place 2–3 candy eggs in the center of each nest while the mixture is still soft to ensure they adhere properly.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until completely set and firm to the touch.
08 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. These cookies maintain their structure best when kept cool until serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come together in twenty minutes flat, leaving you more time for egg hunts and family chaos
- The salty-sweet-crunchy combo hits every single craving at once
02 -
- Work quickly once the noodles are coated, or the chocolate starts setting and shaping becomes a frustrating battle
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper, or these will stick and youll lose half your nests during removal
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform nests that look bakery-perfect
- Press the eggs in gently but firmly so they dont fall out during transport