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Easy Birds Nest Cookies
Indulge in a sweet and crunchy treat with our step-by-step instructions for making birds nest cookies at home. A tasty no-bake treat the entire family will enjoy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cool Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cocoa Krispies
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 cup chocolate chips I use milk chocolate
- 36 Cadbury Mini Eggs
Instructions
- In a microwavable-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips for 30second intervals on low-power. Make sure to stir in between each interval until fully melted.
- Stir together the peanut butter and chocolate as soon as you take the chocolate out of the microwave.
- Pour the chocolate and peanut butter into the bowl with the Rice Krispies and stir until the cereal is fully coated.
- Using butter or cooking spray, grease a 12-count muffin tin.
- Scoop the mixture evenly into the muffin tin, making sure the cups are full.
- Use a round measure spoon to slightly hollow out the center of each ‘bird nest’.
- Place muffin tin in the fridge or freezer to harden the ‘bird nests’.
- Once the nests are hardened, place three Cadbury mini eggs in the center.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1nest
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
134mg
(6%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1nest | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.