Best Crispy Peanut Butter Birds Nests Recipes

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BIRD'S NEST TREATS



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I make this birds nest recipe in the spring when the birds are starting to build their own nests. They are so easy to make and disappear just as fast. -Pam Painter, Poseyville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
4-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 cups chow mein noodles
1 cup jelly beans or candy eggs

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and marshmallows until smooth, stirring occasionally. Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips; heat and stir for 2 minutes or until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in chow mein noodles until well coated. , Divide into 12 mounds on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Using fingers, shape each into a nest; press an indentation in the center of nest. Fill each nest with three or four jelly beans or candy eggs. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASTER M+M CRISPY BIRD NEST'S



EASTER M+M Crispy Bird Nest's image

I have made these cute and delishous cookies for nearly 30 years for springtime and Easter. I use the pretty pastel M+M's that come out for Easter. These are a hit with everyone!! Not just the little kids! Try them. I will post a photo when I make them this year!

Provided by mary Armstrong

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jar(s) 7 ounce marshmallow cream
1/4 c peanut butter
2 Tbsp melted butter
3 c chow mein noodles (crush with hands a little)
1 c crushed plain m+m's
1 c peanut m+m's

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the marshmallow, peanut butter, melted butter together until well mixed. Stir well.
  • 2. Add the chow mein noodles and crushed m+m's. Mix well.
  • 3. Using greased fingers form into a nest. Place on greased cookie sheet or parchment lined sheet. Place peanut M+M's in a nest as eggs. Let set until firm. Enjoy!
  • 4. I usually make a double batch. One pound bag of M+M's of plain and peanut will be enough for a double batch. These make such a pretty centerpiece on the table or buffet!! Enjoy!

EASTER BIRD'S NESTS



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Such a cute edible decoration!

Provided by Jilly

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups miniature marshmallows
ΒΌ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups crispy chow mein noodles
cooking spray
40 candy-coated milk chocolate eggs

Steps:

  • Cook and stir marshmallows, peanut butter, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the marshmallows melt completely into the mixture, about 5 minutes.
  • Put chow mein noodles into a large bowl. Pour marshmallow mixture over the chow mein noodles; 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. Arrange 4 chocolate eggs into each nest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 174 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

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