Spring Birds Nest Cookies Recipe
This Spring Birds Nest Cookies Recipe is a quick and adorable no-bake Easter treat made with chocolate-coated chow mein noodles and topped with colorful candy eggs. Perfect for spring parties, Easter baskets, and classroom celebrations, these crunchy chocolate nests are easy to make and always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips optional but recommended
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs candy-coated or Cadbury-style
- Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil to thin chocolate if needed
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place chow mein noodles in a large mixing bowl.
- Have mini chocolate eggs ready for decorating.
- Step 2: Melt the Chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract or peanut butter if using.
- Step 3: Combine & Shape
- Pour melted chocolate mixture over chow mein noodles.
- Gently fold until noodles are evenly coated.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture onto parchment paper.
- Use the back of a spoon to gently press the center down to form a nest shape.
- Step 4: Decorate & Set
- Immediately press 3–4 mini chocolate eggs into the center of each nest.
- Allow to set at room temperature for about 1 hour, or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Melt chocolate gently to avoid seizing.
- Work quickly when shaping so the mixture doesn’t harden.
- Press candy eggs in while chocolate is still warm.
- Store at room temperature for best texture.
- If chocolate becomes too thick, stir in 1 teaspoon coconut oil.