Easter Bird Nest Cookies: A Fun DIY Recipe
Easter Bird Nest Cookies
Easter is the perfect time to create some fun and festive treats, and what could be better than adorable Easter Bird Nest Cookies? These delicious cookies are made using a combination of creamy peanut butter, butterscotch chips, and crunchy chow mein noodles, giving them a unique texture that mimics little bird nests. Topped with colorful Cadbury mini eggs or jelly beans, these sweet treats make an eye-catching addition to your Easter dessert table. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or simply for fun, this Easter recipe is easy, delicious, and sure to please the whole family.
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How to Make Easter Bird’s Nest Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate chips (or butterscotch chips) 🍫
- 1 cup peanut butter (optional for extra flavor)
- 3 cups rice crispy cereal
- Mini chocolate eggs or candy eggs 🥚
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional for a nest texture)
Instructions:
- Melt the chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Mix the nest base
- Add rice crispy cereal and stir until fully coated with chocolate.
- Shape the nests
- Scoop spoonful of the mixture onto a parchment-lined tray.
- Use the back of a spoon to create a small indent in the center for the eggs. Add chocolate in the center.
- Add the eggs
- Place 3 candy eggs in each nest before the chocolate hardens.
- Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
These Easter Bird Nest Cookies are the perfect fun treat for your Easter celebration! They’re simple to make, with no need to bake the cookies, and they offer a delicious combination of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Store your bird’s nest cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, and they’ll stay fresh for several days. Whether you’re looking for a great Easter recipe to share with friends or want to add something sweet to your Easter basket, these cookies are a fantastic choice. So, gather your ingredients, get the whole family involved, and enjoy making these adorable, colorful, and tasty Easter bird nest cookies!
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