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Published: February 28, 2018 Last Modified: March 24, 2019 By Sara 36 Comments

Birds Nest Cookies

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Birds Nest Cookies | Chow Mein Noodle Cookies | Easter Cookies | No Bake Cookies

These no bake birds nest cookies are made with chocolate, butterscotch and chow mein noodles, then finished off with candy eggs. The perfect easy Easter dessert!

This is pretty much the easiest Easter treat ever; all you need is 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make adorable and delicious cookies that everyone will go crazy over!

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Birds nest cookies are a no bake dessert made with chocolate and chow mein noodles.

Sometimes you just need a treat that’s EASY. When I’m entertaining, I often find that simpler is better; it allows me for more time to enjoy my guests and takes the stress out of hosting a gathering. For Easter, I love to make these adorable birds nest cookies. These cookies are adorable to look at, no bake, and only have 4 ingredients. How can you go wrong with that?

How to make birds nest cookies

To make birds nest cookies, you’ll need milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, chow mein noodles and candy eggs. That’s it! The first step is to melt your chocolate and butterscotch chips together. I feel that the combination of milk chocolate and butterscotch makes for a creamy and flavorful cookie base, but you can also use semi sweet chocolate chips if you prefer.

Milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips form the base of birds nest cookies.

I use a microwave to melt my chocolate by heating the chips in 30 second increments until they’re melted.

Melted chocolate in a bowl for birds nest cookies.

The next step is to stir in your chow mein noodles. You can find bags of chow mein noodles in the Asian area of your local grocery store. The sweet and salty flavor combination works so well here!

Chow mein noodles in a bowl of melted chocolate.

After the noodles are coated in the chocolate, it’s time to form your nests. I use a spoon to shape my nests, and I add a trio of chocolate eggs on top before the cookie hardens. I typically use Cadbury Mini Eggs because I love the flavor, but you can use another brand of candy eggs or even jelly beans!

A plate of birds nest cookies makes a festive Easter dessert.

Birds nest cookies are a totally festive way to celebrate Easter, and let me tell you, they taste as good as they look!! They’re perfect for class parties, family gatherings, or any time you need a fun treat that’s not too time consuming.

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Birds nest cookies are a no bake dessert made with chocolate and chow mein noodles.
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Birds Nest Cookies

These no bake birds nest cookies are made with chocolate, butterscotch and chow mein noodles, then finished off with candy eggs. The perfect easy Easter dessert!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 354kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces milk chocolate chips I recommend using Guittard or Ghirardelli chocolate chips, do not use Nestle.
  • 12 ounces butterscotch chips
  • 12 ounces chow mein noodles
  • 36 candy eggs

Instructions

  • Place the milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a large bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Stir until smooth.
  • Add the chow mein noodles to the bowl and toss until coated in the chocolate mixture.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of the cookie mixture onto a piece of parchment and shape into a nest; top with 3 candy eggs. Repeat the process with the remaining cookie mixture and eggs.
  • Let nests set until firm, then serve.

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Bea says

      April 13, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      We loved these! So cute and yummy! I’ve already got all the ingredients!

      Reply
    2. Stephanie says

      April 2, 2019 at 12:27 pm

      I make these with shredded wheat (the big biscuits) instead of chow me in noodles. That makes them a little healthier, and the texture is very nest-like.

      Reply
      • Tyromom says

        November 28, 2022 at 10:13 am

        Do you crush up the shredded wheat or how do you do it?

        Reply
    3. Libby says

      January 26, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      I tried this tonight with Nestle Semi-sweet chocolate chips. I meltedf them in the microwave and at first, they started to melt become shiny and creamy. I added 30 seconds and then as I tried to add to the chow mein noodles, the chocolate basically congealed, so I zapped th chocolate and noodles for a little bit longer. The chocolate never melted, it was like mud, and then it became like powder. I wanted this to be easy and fun, so I tried again with an actual double boiler. The chocolate chips never did melt and turn liquid. It remained in a muddy, clay like form. The more I tried to melt it the more powdery it became. What did I do wrong? This should’ve been the simplest thing ever, and instead it’s been a very frustrating experience. I finally threw both batches out. Please help me understand what went wrong!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 27, 2019 at 7:37 am

        Nestle changed their chocolate chip formula and they no longer melt well. I’ve had numerous readers report to me having difficulties over any recipe that uses melted chocolate when they’ve used Nestle. I also did my own testing with 5 brands of chocolate chips and had the same experience. I thought I had updated all my chocolate based recipes to indicate that Nestle should not be used, but it looks like this one got missed. So sorry this happened to you! I’d recommend using Guittard or Ghirardelli chips.

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        • Libby says

          January 27, 2019 at 2:55 pm

          5 stars
          Thank you so much for your reply! For a little while, I thought I was crazy! My mother, who is a longtime wonderful cook, speculated that they had done something differently, and you confirmed for us that she was right! Thank you so much for your great explanation. I will try the other mirselsctgat you recommended. I’m not sure what Nestlé was thinking, but it’s probably not their best move? I may contact them as well. Thanks again! I loved your blog and pictures! 😊

          Reply
    4. Debbie says

      March 5, 2018 at 7:26 pm

      5 stars
      So festive! My kids are going to love these!

      Reply
    5. Anosa Malanga says

      March 2, 2018 at 7:37 am

      This is so cuteeeee! I am sure our little cousins will love this and enjoy seeing a bird nest that is edible. Lols! Definitely a great idea. Thanks for this! I will try making it for them.

      Reply
    6. Sandy N Vyjay says

      March 2, 2018 at 6:39 am

      5 stars
      These cookie nests look really cute. They also look quite easy to make. Great for Easter just around the corner.

      Reply
    7. Jenn says

      March 1, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      This are super cute. I think I’ll try making these with our granddaughters when they come over for a visit. They will love them.

      Reply
    8. Lisa says

      March 1, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      My mother in law makes these at Christmas. I love the idea of adding the eggs for a fun Easter cookie.

      Reply
    9. Debra Hawkins says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:33 pm

      We make these every year! My kids love them. They are such a fun treat!

      Reply
    10. Mimi Green says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is always a fun one to make. I tried it for the first time a few years back and it was delicious.

      Reply
    11. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

      March 1, 2018 at 2:59 pm

      These birds nest cookies look absolutely amazing. I would really like to try this recipe. I bet my kids would LOVE these!

      Reply
    12. Emily says

      March 1, 2018 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      These are adorable and so cute too! I know my kids would have fun helping me make them. They would be great to take for an Easter Party or even for a party that is spring themed.

      Reply
    13. Jeanette says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:58 am

      I don’t think I’ve ever made these before but it is definitely something we would all look. I love honestly how creative it is. I think I might try this for Easter this year.

      Reply
    14. Amanda says

      March 1, 2018 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      This is such an adorable Spring recipe. My kids love to bake and cook with me, and I would love to try out this recipe with them. They would especially love decorating the eggs!

      Reply
    15. Tomi C says

      March 1, 2018 at 6:28 am

      5 stars
      Cute idea. We call these haystack snacks but I love the name Bird’s Nest Cookies. How appropos for the Easter holiday. They really area easy to make and everyone loves them.

      Reply
    16. Tammy says

      March 1, 2018 at 6:20 am

      5 stars
      My mom use to make these when I was a kid. They were always so good. She put jelly beans in the middle.

      Reply
    17. Amber Myers says

      March 1, 2018 at 5:13 am

      5 stars
      I just love these! How cute. My daughter will for sure what to make them for Easter. We enjoy the Cadbury Mini Eggs too!

      Reply
    18. Franc Ramon says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:57 am

      The birds nest cookies really stands out and looks so cute. It also would be such a sweet treat for everybody.

      Reply
    19. candy says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:54 am

      When making Easter treats these are always on the list. Everyone loves them and thinks they are adorable, right before taking a bite. The grandkids love to help and fill in the nest.

      Reply
    20. Alli Smith says

      March 1, 2018 at 3:01 am

      5 stars
      I make these for Easter every year and the kids love them. They are so cute and delicious. I’m looking forward to making them again this year and will be using your recipe.

      Reply
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