Best Birds Nest Treats Recipes

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BIRD'S NEST COOKIES



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Chocolatey, crunchy, and easy to make, these spring treats are undeniably adorable.

Provided by Joy Howard

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
⅔ cup peanut butter chips
4 cups fried chow mein noodles
1 (10-ounce) bag chocolate or malted milk eggs

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the chocolate and peanut butter chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt 1 minute, stir, then continue to melt in 20-second bursts, stirring several times in between to encourage melting, until smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir in the noodles until well coated. Use a large spoon to scoop a heaping portion of the mixture and place on the prepared sheet. Make a well in the center and add 2 or 3 of the chocolate eggs. Repeat with the remaining chocolate mixture and chocolate eggs. Let the chocolate set before serving.

BIRDS NEST COOKIES



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These birds nest cookies are so cute, little and fun to make with kiddos. They are filled with creamy peanut butter, milk chocolate and butterscotch chips all melted together with chow Mein noodles to look like a nest. Add Cadbury eggs for a special touch birds nest touch!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups Milk Chocolate Chips
2 cups Butterscotch Chips
1/4 cup Peanut Butter (creamy)
12 ounce Chow Mein Noodles
1 bag Cadbury eggs (Mini)

Steps:

  • In a large microwave safe bowl add the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter. Microwave stirring after every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
  • Add in the bag of chow Mein noodles and mix until combined. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place on parchment paper. Top with 3 Cadbury eggs. Let sit until chocolate has hardened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 167 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BUTTERSCOTCH BIRDS NEST TREATS RECIPE



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Butterscotch birds nest treats are one of the best Easter recipes to make! They are super cute, fun, and completely delicious!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces butterscotch chips
12 ounces white chocolate chips
12 ounces chow mein noodles
36 milk chocolate mini Cadbury eggs

Steps:

  • Put the butterscotch and white chocolate chips in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring at 30 second intervals. Stop cooking when it is smooth.
  • Once the chips are melted, stir chips until smooth and gently fold in the chow mein noodles.
  • On a piece of wax paper, take a small scoop of the chow mein noodle mixture and form a small nest with your hands.
  • Place the eggs on top.
  • Let set up and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 316 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 42 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BIRD NESTS



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This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe I pulled together a few years ago. My kids love helping me make these. -Jessica Boivin, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
1 package (10 ounces) pretzel sticks
24 yellow chicks Peeps candy
1 package (12 ounces) M&M's eggs or other egg-shaped candy

Steps:

  • In a large metal bowl over simmering water, melt baking chips; stir until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup melted chips for decorations; keep warm., Add pretzel sticks to remaining chips; stir to coat evenly. Drop mixture into 24 mounds on waxed paper; shape into bird nests using 2 forks., Dip bottoms of Peeps in reserved chips; place in nests. Attach eggs with remaining chips. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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