4.8 from 15 votes
Birds Nest Cookies Recipe
Make these adorable birds nest cookies for Easter! These are simple no-bake spring time treats with only 4 ingredients that taste fabulous.
Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 493 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chow Mein noodles
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips
- 36 Mini chocolate easter eggs such as Cadbury eggs
Instructions
- Put the peanut butter and butterscotch chips in a small saucepan. Heat them over low heat, stirring, until completely melted.
- Or you can combine the peanut butter and butterscotch chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it in 30-second increments, stirring vigorously in between.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted mixture with the chow mein noodles and mix well
- Using a muffin pan, fill each spot with a spoonful of the chow mein mixture. If you have a silicone muffin pan, use it, it will be easier to take the nests out.
- Make a small indent in each cookie to create the nest look. Use a rounded spoon like a tablespoon to make the indent.
- Chill in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes or until nests feel firm.
- Use a butter knife around the outer edge of the nest and carefully take them out. If they are in a silicone muffin pan, gently press on the bottom to pop them out.
- Top each with 3 or 4 chocolate candy eggs each.
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Notes
- If you don't have a muffin pan use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- If you don't have a muffin pan use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
493kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
668mg
(28%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
21IU
(0%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 493kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 668mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.