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No-Bake Bird's Nest Cookies
These are the Easter treat that every kid loses their mind over and every parent secretly eats three of when nobody's looking. No-bake bird's nest cookies are crispy, peanut buttery, butterscotch-y little nests made from chow mein noodles and topped with candy eggs. They take 20 minutes to make, require zero baking (just a microwave or stovetop to melt things), and look absolutely adorable sitting on your Easter dessert table. The texture is this addictive crunchy-chewy-sweet situation that you can't stop eating. My nieces and nephews fight over who gets to place the candy eggs on top, and it's the only time in my life I've seen children voluntarily participate in food preparation without being bribed. These are stupid simple. If you can melt things in a microwave and stir, you can make these. They set in about 30 minutes and then you're done. No oven, no waiting for dough to chill, no decorating skills needed. Just melted stuff, crunchy stuff, and candy eggs. That's the whole recipe. Let's go.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups chow mein noodles (crispy, from a can)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Cadbury Mini Eggs or jelly beans (3 per nest, about 54 total)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the base
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup butterscotch chips and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth. Usually takes about 60-90 seconds total. Don't overheat or the butterscotch will seize up and get clumpy. If that happens, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and stir. It should be smooth and pourable.
- 2
Add the crunchy stuff
Pour in 3 cups chow mein noodles and 1 cup mini marshmallows. Fold gently with a spatula until everything is evenly coated. Be gentle. You don't want to crush the noodles into dust. The whole noodles are what give these the 'nest' look. Broken noodles make it look like a pile of crumbs.
- 3
Shape the nests
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the sheet. Use the back of a spoon or your thumb to press a shallow well into the center of each mound to create the 'nest' shape. Work quickly while the mixture is still warm and pliable. If it starts to set, microwave the bowl for 10 seconds to re-soften.
- 4
Add the eggs and set
Place 3 candy eggs (Mini Eggs, jelly beans, or any small Easter candy) into each nest, pressing gently so they stick. Let the nests sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until firm, or pop them in the fridge for 15 minutes if you're impatient. Once set, they're ready to eat, display, or package as Easter gifts.
Baker's Notes
- Use the crispy chow mein noodles from a can (La Choy is the most common brand), NOT fresh or refrigerated chow mein noodles. You want the thin, crispy, fried noodles.
- Butterscotch chips are the classic, but you can use melted white chocolate, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate instead. White chocolate makes a lighter-colored nest. Dark chocolate makes a more dramatic one.
- These are the perfect Easter activity for kids. Let them help stir, shape the nests, and place the eggs. They'll be so proud of 'their' cookies and will actually eat them because they made them.
- Package these in clear cellophane bags tied with pastel ribbon for easy Easter basket gifts. They hold up well at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories
165
Fat
8g
Carbs
22g
Protein
3g
Sugar
14g
Serving
1 nest
Notes
FAQ
Can I make these nut-free?
My nests are falling apart. What went wrong?
Can I use pretzel sticks instead of chow mein noodles?
How long do these keep?
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