Bird's Nest Cookies
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Bird's Nest Cookies
Description
This recipe melts semisweet and butterscotch chips together in the microwave, then folds the mixture into crunchy chow mein noodles. The coated noodles are scooped and molded into small nests with hollows in the center, ready to hold decorative candy eggs, creating a playful presentation. The cookies cool and set quickly at room temperature.
The contrast between the crispy noodles and smooth chocolate chips gives a unique texture profile that is light yet flavorful. Requesting semisweet chips provides balanced sweetness, but milk or dark chocolate can be used to adjust the flavor to preference.
These cookies are simple to prepare without baking and are suitable for serving as fun snacks during themed parties or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 5 ounces Chow Mein noodles 3 cups
- candy egg optional, mini
Instructions
- Add the semisweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a medium, microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir.
- Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals and then stirring until the chips are completely melted.
- Add the chow mein noodles to a large bowl.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the chow mein noodles, and toss to coat.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoon-sized scoops of the chow mein mixture and place on a piece of parchment paper or wax paper.
- Gently shape the chow mein mixture into a nest with a hollow in the center.
- Place the candy eggs, if using, in the hollow in the center.
Notes
- Semisweet chocolate chips balance sweetness; milk or dark chocolate chips are alternative options.
- The chow mein noodles provide a crisp texture that contrasts with the smooth chocolate and butterscotch coating.
- Candy eggs are optional but add a festive touch to the nests.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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