Birds Nest Cookies

These Birds Nest Cookies are the perfect treat for spring! Chow mein noodles are coated in a blend of butterscotch and chocolate chips, then topped with robin's egg candies. They're so easy to make, and no bake, too!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Set time 3

Total Time 3 10

Servings cookies

Calories 192

Author Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

2 cups chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips
12 ounces dry chow mein noodles
Robin's egg candies like Whoppers or Cadbury Mini Egg Candies

Instructions

Prepare a muffin pan with cupcake liners (or use a silicone muffin pan.) Set aside.
Place the milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips into a large microwavable bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until melted. Don’t overheat.
Gently fold in the chow mein noodles. Continue to fold until the noodles are evenly coated.
Use a cookie scoop or large spoon to portion the coated noodles into the prepared muffin pan.
Use a spoon to create a recess in each nest. Add 2 robin’s egg candies to the recess of each nest. The cookies will quick set within about 15 minutes. They will be fully set and dry after 2 hours.

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Notes

Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners or use a silicone muffin pan. This will make it easier to remove your Birds Nest Cookies once they're fully set.
You can swap the butterscotch chips for peanut butter chips. I love using butterscotch chips, though. The flavor is so good, and it makes for a great peanut-allergy friendly option.
Chow Mein Noodles come fully cooked and ready to use. They are crunchy and slightly salty, and pair perfectly with the chocolate-butterscotch coating. You can find them in the Asian section of your grocery store.
You can use broken pretzel sticks in place of the chow mein noodles. This also makes for a nice gluten-free option!
I like to use either Whoppers Candy Eggs or Cadbury Mini Eggs for decorating. Jelly beans are another good option.
Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to four days.

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