No Bake Birds Nest Cookies (Printable)
Chocolate peanut butter nests with candy eggs, ready in 15 minutes without baking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks
02 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
04 - 1/3 cup butterscotch chips
→ Topping
05 - 54 candy-coated chocolate eggs
# Directions:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside for easy cleanup and removal.
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 thoroughly coated and evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto prepared baking sheets. Shape into small nests, creating a distinct indentation in the center of each.
05 - Immediately press 2-3 candy eggs into the center indentation 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 completely set.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- No oven required, which means no heating up your kitchen and instant gratification
- The salty crunch of noodles against sweet chocolate creates that perfect addictive combo
- These are the kind of treats that make people actually gasp when they see them on a platter
02 -
- Work fast once the noodles are coated because the chocolate firms up quickly and becomes impossible to shape
- If the mixture becomes too stiff to work with, microwave it for 10 seconds to soften it back up
03 -
- Lightly grease your hands with oil before shaping to prevent the mixture from sticking to your fingers
- Set a timer and only work with 6 nests at a time, keeping the rest of the mixture warm in the microwave