Chow Mein Noodle Bird's Nest Cookies

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Stephanie Gallagher
Stephanie Gallagher is a journalist and food writer who has authored multiple cookbooks.
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Stephanie Gallagher
Updated 09/15/19
Bird's nest cookies

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  • Total: 13 mins
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 3 mins
  • Refrigerate: 2 hrs
  • Yield: 18 bird's nests (serves 18)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
618 Calories
51g Fat
24g Carbs
26g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 18 bird's nests (serves 18)
Amount per serving
Calories 618
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51g 66%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 127mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Protein 26g
Calcium 90mg 7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

These no-bake chow mein noodle bird's nest cookies are so simple to make, the kids can get involved.

Besides being easy, they're simply adorable. If you are making these chow mein noodle cookies for Easter, you also can use jelly beans in place of the peanuts or in addition to for a more festive cookie.

If you want, feel free to jazz yours up by using butterscotch chips in place of the semisweet chocolate chips. So good!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups chow mein noodles
  • 10 peanuts or jelly beans

Steps to Make It

  1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

  2. Place chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe container. Heat on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and repeat, until chocolate chips are melted.

  3. Stir in chow mein noodles until fully coated.

  4. Drop by tablespoonsful onto a prepared baking sheet, forming a nest shape with your fingers.

  5. Place a few peanuts or jelly beans in the center of each nest for eggs.

  6. Refrigerate until firm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator especially in hot humid weather.

More Chow Mein Noodle Treats

  • Haystacks Candy Recipe: This recipe comes together quickly in the microwave. Smooth or chunky peanut butter along with chow mein noodles and butterscotch chips are used to create a treat the whole family will love.

  • Chocolate Spiders Recipe: Semisweet and milk chocolate chips are combined with chow mein noodles and chopped peanuts to make a spooky treat for Halloween or any time of year.

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