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Birds Nest Cookies
These Birds Nest Cookies are the perfect treat for spring! Chow mein noodles are coated in a blend of butterscotch and chocolate chips, then topped with robin's egg candies. They're so easy to make, and no bake, too!
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 192 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- 12 ounces dry chow mein noodles
- Robin's egg candies like Whoppers or Cadbury Mini Egg Candies
Instructions
- Prepare a muffin pan with cupcake liners (or use a silicone muffin pan.) Set aside.
- Place the milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips into a large microwavable bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until melted. Don’t overheat.
- Gently fold in the chow mein noodles. Continue to fold until the noodles are evenly coated.
- Use a cookie scoop or large spoon to portion the coated noodles into the prepared muffin pan.
- Use a spoon to create a recess in each nest. Add 2 robin’s egg candies to the recess of each nest. The cookies will quick set within about 15 minutes. They will be fully set and dry after 2 hours.
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Notes
- Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners or use a silicone muffin pan. This will make it easier to remove your Birds Nest Cookies once they're fully set.
- You can swap the butterscotch chips for peanut butter chips. I love using butterscotch chips, though. The flavor is so good, and it makes for a great peanut-allergy friendly option.
- Chow Mein Noodles come fully cooked and ready to use. They are crunchy and slightly salty, and pair perfectly with the chocolate-butterscotch coating. You can find them in the Asian section of your grocery store.
- You can use broken pretzel sticks in place of the chow mein noodles. This also makes for a nice gluten-free option!
- I like to use either Whoppers Candy Eggs or Cadbury Mini Eggs for decorating. Jelly beans are another good option.
- Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to four days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
14mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.