These Birds Nest Cookies are a fun no bake cookie recipe for spring and Easter! Butterscotch chips and chow mein noodles make adorable nests and filled with mini chocolate eggs. #eastercookies #springcookies #minieggs
10ouncesmini chocolate eggs(one bag) (Cadbury is my favorite) (or peanut spring colored M&Ms)
Instructions
Put a metal or glass bowl on top of a small or medium pot that has water in it. Heat over medium heat so that the water is simmering.
Put the butterscotch chips in the bowl on top of the pot. Stir occasionally until completely melted from the heat.
Dump the chow mein noodles into the butterscotch and gently stir to coat.
Set out two baking sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Use two spoons to scoop out the butterscotch noodles in approximately 1/4 cup portions.
Put the noodles on the baking sheet and, using the spoons, shape them into nests. Make them into round circles and gently dig into the center to make the nest indentation in the middle.
Repeat the nest building with the remaining noodles (approximately 22 nests total).
Place three mini eggs in each nest (do this as you are building the nests and the butterscotch is still wet if you want the eggs to stick to the cookies. Or the eggs can be added after they have dried).
Let the cookies sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to harden. If too hot, or for a faster set, place the trays in a refrigerator or freezer for 10-15 minutes.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Chow mein noodles come in different sizes for different brands. If your bag is slightly over or under 12 ounces, simply approximately adjust the butterscotch as needed.The eggs can be placed on the nests when still wet, if you want them to stick, or when they are dry (but then they can fall out).The Cadbury mini eggs are my favorite because they come in wonderful pale colors that already have speckling on them. You can use any other brands or even peanut or almond M&Ms to get that egg shape.One bag of Cadbury mini eggs gave me approximately 80 eggs (you need 66 for one batch).