Easter Bird's Nest Cookies
These delightful Easter Bird's Nest Cookies combine chocolate cookie dough with crunchy chow mein noodles and a silky chocolate spread, topped with pastel candy eggs for a festive spring treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate cookie dough Store-bought refrigerated dough works best.
- 2 cups chow mein noodles These are the nest backbone.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semisweet or dark.
- 1 cup smooth chocolate spread Like Nutella.
- 1 cup pastel candy eggs Any chocolate coated eggs will work.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the chocolate cookie dough and shape it into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each, and place them on the baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until set and slightly soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool.
Nest Assembly
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip chow mein noodles in melted chocolate and form nests on top of each cookie.
- Fill each nest with a spoonful of smooth chocolate spread.
- Top with pastel candy eggs.
Setting
- Let cookies set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For variations, consider using different seasonal candies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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