Seems everyone loves these little guys, so we’re reposting!!! These adorable “cookie-candy-treats” are tasty and oh-so-cute. They are delightful for spring, Easter, or as a pick-me-up when you need something sweet. The words “chow mein” mean ‘stir-fried noodles’, also translating to “fried noodle” in English, chow meaning ‘stir-fried’ (or “sautéed”) and mein meaning ‘noodles’. Enjoy making these FUN and festively spring treats!
No Bake Birds Nest Cookies
- Time to make: 10 minutes
- Serves 24
Ingredients
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (note: substitute butterscotch chips or do a combination of half chocolate and half butterscotch)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
- Peanuts, jelly beans, or “robin’s egg” candies
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Place chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe container. Heat on 50% power for approximately 1 minute. Stir, and repeat, until chocolate chips are fully melted.
- Stir in chow mein noodles until fully coated.
- Drop by tablespoonsful onto prepared baking sheet, forming a nest shape with your fingers or with a spoon sprayed with cooking spray.
- Place a few peanuts, jellybeans, or “robin’s egg” candies in the center of each nest for eggs.
- Refrigerate until firm.
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