Description
Discover the joy of baking with our Easy Birds Nests Cookies Recipe! These delightful treats combine a soft chocolate cookie base with crunchy, chocolate-coated chow mein noodles, creating an adorable nest shape perfect for spring celebrations. Topped with colorful candy eggs, they are not only visually appealing but also incredibly fun to make—ideal for Easter gatherings, birthday parties, or any festive occasion. This recipe is simple enough for bakers of all skill levels and provides a wonderful opportunity to involve kids in the decorating process. Enjoy these sweet creations that bring smiles to everyone!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chow mein noodles
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil or butter (optional)
- Pastel candy eggs (2–4 per cookie, depending on size)
- Optional: Colorful sprinkles or nonpareils
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet until a soft dough forms. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and flatten into disks. Bake for 8–10 minutes; let cool completely.
- For nests, melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Coat chow mein noodles in melted chocolate.
- Shape chocolate-coated noodles into nests on cooled cookies and let set at room temperature.
- Fill nests with melted chocolate and press candy eggs into the center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg