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Birds Nest Cookies
These adorable Birds Nest Cookies come together in a few simple steps. All you need are 5 ingredients to make this Easter treat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips (180g)
- ½ cup butterscotch chips (90g)
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (40g)
- 2½ cups Chow Mein noodles (150g)
- 36 candy eggs like Cadbury mini chocolate eggs
Instructions
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-seconds intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chips are melted and the mixture is combined and smooth. Alternatively, melt the mixture together in a pot over low heat.
- Stir in the chow mein noodles. Scoop into 12 mounds (about 2 tablespoons each) on parchment paper. Place 3 candy eggs in the center of each mound.
- Let stand until fully set, about 3 hours. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Notes
- If you don’t love butterscotch chips or prefer a different flavor, you can use any chocolate chips instead. Or, substitute the butterscotch for peanut butter chips. You can also use whatever type of chocolate you prefer- milk, semi-sweet, bittersweet, or dark.
- When melting the chips, make sure your bowl is clean and dry. Water causes melted chocolate to seize, and you will have to start over.
- Due to the melted chocolate, it’s best to use a cookie scoop or spoon to avoid getting your hands coated in chocolate.
- If you cannot find mini chocolate eggs, try jelly beans, M&M’s, or even peeps!
- If you cannot find chow mein noodles, try using chopped pretzels in their place.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.