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4.5 from 12 votes

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Nest Cookies

These easy nest cookies are the perfect treat for spring. They are fun to make and eat!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 18 nests
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: Vegetarian , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups quick-oats or old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chopped pretzels
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups  chocolate Easter egg candies
  • Note-you can make these gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and pretzels!

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add milk, sugar, and cocoa and stir to combine while bringing to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Add in peanut butter and vanilla, and stir until smooth. Stir in oats, chopped pretzels, and salt.
  2. Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper and form into bird nest shapes. Press down the center with your thumb so there will be a place for the candies. Let the nests cool completely. Place egg candies in the center of the nests. Serve.
  3. Note-you can store the nests on in an air-tight container on the counter for up to 4 days. Add the egg candies when you are ready to serve.