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Birds Nest Cookies Recipe

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Birds Nest Cookies are a delightful no-bake treat featuring a mixture of melted butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate chips combined with crunchy chow mein noodles, shaped into nest-like cookies filled with colorful candy eggs. Perfect for Easter or anytime you want a fun, festive, and easy-to-make dessert.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Mixture

  • 1 bag Butterscotch Chips (approximately 12 ounces)
  • 1 bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (approximately 12 ounces)

Base

  • 10 ounces Chow Mein Noodles

Decoration

  • Chocolate Eggs such as Cadbury Mini Eggs, M&M Eggs, Robins Eggs, or Jelly Beans (at least 54 eggs, about 3 eggs per cookie)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chocolate Mixture: In a large glass bowl, combine the butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Melt the mixture either in the microwave by heating on high for 30 seconds, stirring, then continuing in 15-to-30 second intervals until smooth, or by using the Instant Pot method where the bowl rests on a steaming Instant Pot liner receiving indirect heat like a double boiler. Stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and combined.
  2. Coat the Chow Mein Noodles: Add the chow mein noodles to the melted chocolate mixture. Gently fold and stir to ensure all the noodles are fully coated, making sure to lift chocolate from the bottom of the bowl to achieve an even coating.
  3. Form the Nests: Using large spoons, drop spoonfuls of the coated noodle mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or a silicone baking mat. Shape each spoonful into a nest by forming an indentation in the center to cradle the candy eggs.
  4. Add the Candy Eggs: Place 3 candy eggs gently into the indentation of each nest-shaped cookie to resemble bird nests with eggs inside.
  5. Cool the Cookies: Allow the nests to cool and set at room temperature until firm. This typically takes about 20-30 minutes.
  6. Store Properly: Once cooled, store the birds nest cookies in a sealed container. They keep well for up to one week but are best enjoyed within 2 to 4 days to maintain freshness and crunch.

Notes

  • To melt chocolate in the microwave, heat chips on high for 30 seconds, stir, then continue heating in 15-second intervals until smooth, stirring between each.
  • For the Instant Pot method, add 2-3 cups water to the pot on the sauté setting, place a large glass bowl on top acting as a double boiler to gently melt chocolate. Stir frequently and ensure no water gets into the chocolate.
  • Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • These cookies do not require baking and are quick to prepare once the chocolate is melted.
  • Customize candy eggs based on preferences or seasonal availability for different festive looks.

Keywords: birds nest cookies, no bake cookies, easter cookies, chocolate chow mein cookies, candy egg cookies, simple dessert, festive cookies

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