These no bake Birds Nest Cookies are an Easter favorite! They are easy to make with butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, chow mein noodles, and egg shaped candies for a fun Easter treat.
These bird nest cookies come from the basic Haystacks cookie recipe that’s a tradition to make for Christmas.
To make our Easter-themed version of these cookies, we’ll be swapping out some ingredients and adding a festive touch.
Instead of using just one type of chip, we can use a combination of chocolate chips and peanut butter chips to give our nests even more depth in flavor.
If you’re not a fan of peanut butter, feel free to substitute it with butterscotch chips for an equally delicious result.
If you need more Easter recipes for your celebration, try my Fruity Easter Dip or Easter Carrot Cheeseball for some easy appetizers or an Easter Bunny Martini to relax with.
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Birds Nest Cookie Ingredients
- Chocolate chips – I used milk chocolate chips but you can also swap for white chocolate chips.
- Peanut butter chips – These can also be swapped with butterscotch chips.
- Chow mein noodles – You can also use cocoa rice krispies as another alternative.
- Malted milk eggs – You can find them in most grocery stores during Easter season; however, if they’re not available, jelly beans or any other small candy will work just fine.
How to Make Birds Nest Cookies
Line a baking pan with parchment paper or waxed paper.
In a double boiler over boiling water, melt the milk chocolate chips and peanut butter chips, stirring until smooth (approximately 8 to 10 minutes).
Combine the melted chocolate and peanut butter chips with chow mein noodles in a medium-sized bowl, stirring until well coated.
Use a large spoon to scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking pan and shape it into nest-shaped cookies, creating a well in the middle.
Place 2-3 malted milk eggs in the well. Allow the chocolate to set either at room temperature or in the freezer before serving.
How to Store
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Place in a freezer-safe container or bag and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw out in fridge overnight.
Recipe Tips
- To save on time you can melt chocolate in microwave in 30 second intervals stirring in between until smooth.
- Use a cookie scoop or measuring cup to scoop to avoid getting melted chocolate on your hands.
FAQs
Are there gluten free options for haystack cookies?
Yes, you can substitute the chow mein noodles with gluten free pretzels or rice chex cereal.
Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
Yes, you can. Just make per directions, allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Recipe
Birds Nest Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup peanut butter chips
- 1 (5oz.) container fried chow mein noodles
- Malted milk eggs
Instructions
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- In a double boiler over boiling water, melt the milk chocolate chips and peanut butter chips, stirring until smooth (approximately 8 to 10 minutes).
- Combine the melted chocolate and peanut butter chips with chow mein noodles in a medium-sized bowl, stirring until well coated.
- Use a large spoon to scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking pan and shape it into nest-shaped cookies, creating a well in the middle.
- Place 2-3 malted milk eggs in the well. Allow the chocolate to set either at room temperature or in the freezer before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Place in a freezer-safe container or bag and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw out in fridge overnight.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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