Description
Delight in the whimsical charm of Easy Birds Nests Cookies, a perfect treat for spring celebrations! These delightful cookies feature a soft chocolate base topped with crispy, chocolate-coated chow mein noodles, creating adorable nests filled with luscious chocolate and colorful candy eggs. Whether you’re hosting an Easter gathering or simply looking to add a festive touch to your dessert table, these cookies are sure to impress kids and adults alike. Easy to make and customizable, they offer a fun baking experience that brings everyone together. Get ready to create these charming treats that not only look great but taste delicious too!
Ingredients
- 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 for filling
- 1 tsp coconut oil or butter (optional)
- Pastel candy eggs (2–4 per cookie, depending on size)
- Optional: Colorful sprinkles or nonpareils
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy, then mix in vanilla and egg.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet until a soft dough forms.
- Shape tablespoons of dough into disks on the baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
- Melt chocolate chips in increments, coat chow mein noodles with melted chocolate, then shape into nests on cooled cookies.
- Fill nests with more melted chocolate and top with pastel candy eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, experiment with different types of chocolate in the filling. Chill the cookie dough for thicker cookies if desired. Use crispy rice cereal as an alternative to chow mein noodles if unavailable.