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Bird Nest Cookies are adorable no bake cookies, that look like nests, topped with mini chocolate eggs. These are the perfect Easter treat! A blend of chocolate, peanut butter and butterscotch give them the ultimate flavor.

I love a good dessert! I try not to eat them all the time, but life is too short to not enjoy a sweet Rhubarb Crisp or a decadent Brownie.

If you’re looking for a simple Easter dessert, These chocolate bird nest cookies are quick, festive and EASY to make.

They are so easy, that your kids can help you make them. My kids have always enjoyed (and still do) helping in the kitchen. If your kids enjoy this too, they’ll love my Breakfast Banana Split recipe, or these Coconut Granola cups.

Edible Bird’s Nests Easter Activity

My patience usually wears thin by the end of Spring Break, so I looked for things to do with my kids to keep them busy. I had to ask my friend for the recipe after I realized I had hit upon something special when she shared her recipe for an adorable edible bird nest on Facebook.

That evening, she kindly brought the handwritten recipe for bird nests to our daughters’ gymnastics practice. I can’t even recall the last time I received a handwritten recipe, but let me tell you how refreshing it is to receive one in this day and age.

Anyway, a cursory look at the recipe revealed that it’s essentially just a straightforward chow mein noodle version of Rice Krispies Treats.

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How To Make Edible Bird Nests For Easter

Just mini marshmallows, butter, vanilla extract, and dry chow mein noodles make up the ingredients. You can stuff the nests full of any kind of confection you like.

My children selected Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Pastel Candy Eggs and Peeps in every color. Even though I’ve never been a huge Peeps fan, those Reese’s Pieces eggs are delicious!

The nests were super simple to make. I discovered that the simplest method to create the appearance of a bird’s nest was to form the balls fairly tightly at first, then hollow out the center. Aren’t they so cute?.

Even though it didn’t keep them busy for as long as *I* would have preferred, the kids loved creating and decorating their nests, not to mention devouring them afterwards!

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Easy Edible Birds Nests With Peeps

Yield: 6 edible birds nests Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes

Kids can make these tasty and entertaining edible bird’s nests with Peeps chicks as an Easter DIY project. All you need is four ingredients to make the haystack nests and your favorite Easter candy to fill them.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups dry chow mein noodles
  • small decorative candies (Peeps chicks, jelly beans, chocolate eggs, etc.)

Instructions

  1. The marshmallows and butter should be melted in a medium saucepan over low heat. Once combined, mix in the chow mein noodles and vanilla extract.
  2. Use silicone baking mats or parchment paper to line a cookie sheet.
  3. After allowing the mixture to cool slightly, lightly butter or use cooking spray on your hands.
  4. Gather a tiny handful of the chow mein mixture and quickly roll it into a ball. Next, hollow it out by pressing your thumbs into the center to form a nest-like shape.
  5. After letting the nests cool, enjoy decorating them with your favorite Easter candies!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4.9gCholesterol: 15.5mgSodium: 145mgCarbohydrates: 29.8gFiber: 1.2gSugar: 10.8gProtein: 3.1g

*nutrition information is calculated for edible birds nests only and does not include any candy decorations.

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Why This Recipe Works

  • Just 5 ingredients and No-Bake!
  • Explosive flavor!
  • Comes together quickly.
  • Doubles as table decor.
  • Perfect for Spring and Easter.

The Bird’s Nest Cookies can be stored for a few days at room temperature, though this mostly relies on the room’s temperature. They become a little messy if they get too warm because they melt when you touch them.

The best place to keep them is in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They will keep for about a week. In order to make them easier to eat, I advise removing them half an hour before serving. You don’t want them too hard.

To make ahead: Make the nests, but don’t fill them. Nests can be frozen for up to three months when placed in a zip-lock bag. After thawing them in the fridge, place the miniature eggs inside.

FAQ

How do you make a bird nest to eat?

Put chow mein noodles into a large bowl; pour marshmallow mixture over noodles and stir to coat. Spray hands with cooking spray or coat with butter so the noodles will not stick to your hands. Scoop noodle mixture from bowl with an ice cream scoop and form into balls, hollowing the center out to create the nest.

What are the ingredients in edible bird nest?

The major ingredients of edible bird nest are glycoproteins [2]. Sialic acid (9%) is the major carbohydrates found in edible bird nest. The other major carbohydrates include 7.2% galactosamine, 5.3% glucosamine, 16.9% galactose and 0.7% fucose [2].

What birds make edible nests?

The most heavily harvested nests are from the edible-nest swiftlet or white-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus) and the black-nest swiftlet (Aerodramus maximus).

How long to soak bird nest before cooking?

Soak the raw bird’s nest in cold water for 3-4 hours or overnight in the fridge. Place the bird’s nest in a pot and add 1-2 bowls of water for each nest, depending on your preference. Add wolfberries and red dates. Double boil and simmer for 2-3 hours until the bird’s nest is soft.