Description
Chocolate Bird Nests are a delightful no-bake treat perfect for Easter or spring celebrations. Made by coating chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks with melted chocolate, these charming nests are topped with colorful candy eggs, creating a fun and festive dessert that kids will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 cups chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips (optional)
Decoration
- Candy eggs (such as mini eggs or jelly beans) for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Combine Ingredients: If using, add peanut butter and butterscotch chips to the melted chocolate and continue heating briefly until the mixture is fully melted and well combined.
- Mix Noodles: Gently fold in the chow mein noodles or pretzel sticks, ensuring they are evenly coated in the chocolate mixture.
- Shape Nests: Using a spoon, scoop small portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into nest-like circles with a small indent in the center of each nest.
- Add Candy Eggs: While the nests are still soft, place 2 to 3 candy eggs into the center indent of each nest for decoration.
- Chill: Refrigerate the nests for 30 minutes or until the chocolate has fully set and hardened.
- Serve: Serve the chocolate bird nests chilled or at room temperature for a delightful treat.
Notes
- You can substitute the chow mein noodles with shredded coconut or crushed cornflakes for different textures.
- For a nut-free version, omit the peanut butter and use sunflower seed butter or increase the amount of chocolate chips.
- These nests are perfect for Easter celebrations, spring parties, or as fun kids’ activities.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
