No Bake Birds Nest Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Chocolate-peanut butter nests filled with colorful candy eggs for adorable spring treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks
02 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
04 - 1/3 cup butterscotch chips (optional for extra flavor)

→ Topping

05 - 54 candy-coated chocolate eggs (such as Cadbury Mini Eggs or M&Ms Eggs)

# Directions:

01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside for cookie assembly.
02 - In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips (if using). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 1–2 minutes total).
03 - Gently fold chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks into the melted chocolate mixture until fully coated.
04 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto prepared baking sheets. Shape into small nests with an indentation in the center.
05 - Immediately place 2–3 candy eggs in the center of each nest while the chocolate mixture remains soft.
06 - Allow cookies to set at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The magic happens in minutes, leaving you more time for actually enjoying spring instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • Kids can genuinely help with every step, making memories that stick longer than the chocolate on their fingers
  • They look impressive but require zero baking skills, perfect for lastminute Easter gatherings or classroom treats
02 -
  • Overheating the chocolate mixture makes it seize up into a grainy mess, so stop microwaving as soon as it is mostly melted and stir through the heat
  • Shape your nests immediately because that chocolate starts firming up fast, and trying to mold partially set chocolate results in messy, uneven nests
  • Press the candy eggs in gently but firmly, or they will pop right out when the chocolate contracts while cooling
03 -
  • Coat your hands or spoon with a tiny bit of oil before shaping the nests to prevent the chocolate from sticking everywhere
  • If the mixture gets too firm while you are working, zap it for ten seconds to loosen it back up

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