Description
Birds Nest Cookies are a delightful treat you can whip up with your loved ones! Perfect for weekends or holiday gatherings. They’re fun to make and taste amazing—just like family should!
Ingredients
2 c chocolate chips
1 1/2 c butterscotch chips
2 1/2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
5 oz can chow mein noodles
Mini cadbury eggs
Instructions
1 – Line a large baking sheet or two small baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside. In a large heat-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Place into the microwave and heat for 1 minute. Stir the chips, then heat for another minute, or until melted and smooth. Remove the bowl from the microwave and add in the peanut butter. Mix until smooth.
2 – Add the chow mein noodles to the chocolate mixture and mix until well coated. Spoon out 12 piles onto the prepared baking sheet. Make a well in the center. Place 4-5 mini Cadbury eggs into the well, then allow the bird nests to set completely before serving.
Notes
Melting Tips: When melting the chocolate and butterscotch chips, stir frequently to prevent burning. If using a microwave, heat in 30-second intervals after the initial minute, stirring in between. Alternatively, use a double boiler for more controlled melting.
Shaping the Nests: Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to gently press a small indentation in each cookie before placing the Cadbury eggs. If the mixture is too warm, let it cool for a minute to help maintain the nest shape.
Chow Mein Noodle Substitutes: If chow mein noodles aren’t available, you can substitute them with pretzel sticks (for a salty-sweet contrast) or shredded wheat cereal (for a more textured nest).
Setting Time: Let the cookies set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or place them in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process. Avoid freezing, as this can cause the chocolate to develop a white film (chocolate bloom).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Sugar: ~18g
- Sodium: ~50mg
- Fat: ~11g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~25g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~5mg
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