No Bake Birds Nest Cookies (Printable)
Chocolatey peanut butter nests with candy eggs, ready in 15 minutes without any baking required.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 (65 g)
→ Topping
05 - 54 candy-coated chocolate eggs (Cadbury Mini Eggs or M&Ms Eggs)
# How To Make It:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips (if using) 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 evenly coated throughout.
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 place 2–3 candy eggs in 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 Advice:
01 -
- They come together in literally 15 minutes with zero oven time
- The combination of salty crunch and sweet chocolate is completely addictive
02 -
- The chocolate mixture starts setting faster than you expect once it hits the room-temperature noodles
- Shaping nests with slightly damp fingers prevents the chocolate from sticking to your hands
03 -
- Mix the chocolate and peanut butter when both are at room temperature to prevent seizing
- Work in small batches shaping the nests if your kitchen runs warm