Description
These no-bake Easter Bird’s Nest Cookies are the perfect fun and festive spring treat! Made with crunchy chow mein noodles coated in melted chocolate and peanut butter chips, they’re shaped into cute little nests and filled with colorful chocolate or malted milk eggs. A simple and sweet dessert kids and adults will both love!
Ingredients
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1½ cups milk chocolate chips
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⅔ cup peanut butter chips
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4 cups fried chow mein noodles
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1 (10 oz) bag chocolate or malted milk eggs (such as Cadbury Mini Eggs or Robin Eggs)
Instructions
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Melt the chips:
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In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine milk chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
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Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
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Mix in noodles:
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Gently fold in the chow mein noodles until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
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Form the nests:
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Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Use the back of a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each mound to resemble a nest.
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Add eggs:
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While still soft, place 2–3 candy eggs into the center of each cookie.
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Set and serve:
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Let cookies sit at room temperature or refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Notes
You can substitute butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips for variety.
This is a great no-bake project for kids — just melt, mix, and shape!
Use mini cupcake liners for a more polished presentation at parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / No-Bake Treat
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American