No Bake Birds Nest Cookies (Printable)

Chocolate peanut butter nests with candy eggs, ready in 15 minutes without baking.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)

→ Topping

05 - 54 candy-coated chocolate eggs

# How to Make:

01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes total.
03 - Gently fold chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks into the melted chocolate mixture until every piece is thoroughly coated.
04 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto prepared baking sheets. Shape into small circular nests with a shallow indentation in the center to hold the eggs.
05 - Immediately place 2-3 candy eggs in the center of each nest while the chocolate mixture remains soft and pliable.
06 - Allow cookies to set at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until firm and completely set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in literally fifteen minutes which is dangerous because you will want to make them constantly
  • The texture contrast between crispy noodles and creamy chocolate hits some primal pleasure center
  • Kids go absolutely wild for these and adults pretend they are just taking one then grab three
02 -
  • If your chocolate seizes and becomes grainy you can rescue it by adding a teaspoon of coconut oil and whisking vigorously
  • The mixture firms up faster than you expect so have your eggs ready before you even start shaping
  • These cookies taste even better the next day when the flavors have had time to meld together
03 -
  • Use cookie scoops instead of tablespoons for perfectly uniform nests every time
  • If your kitchen is very warm the chocolate mixture can become too soft to shape just pop it in the fridge for ten minutes

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