These Easter Bird Nests are the perfect spring time treat! Bring to a gathering or just have on hand for your family...adults and children alike will love them! They are full of chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter. I mean, honestly, who doesn't love that?!
This is such a great Easter spring treat! Take it to your next gathering! And since it is a no-bake treat you will love it even more!
If you are looking for any other Easter treats, try these! Peanut Butter Cadbury Egg Cookies or Easter Monster Cookies.
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Ingredients
- peanut butter
- butterscotch chips
- semi sweet chocolate chips
- chow mein noodles
- mini cadbury eggs
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
These no-bake treats are SO EASY!
Step 1: Combine peanut butter, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips and melt in microwave.
Step 2: Add chow mein noodles and mix well.
Step 3: Using two spoons spoon on to a parchment lined baking sheet and hollow out the center just a bit.
Step 4: Add Cadbury mini egg in to the center where it is hollowed a bit, pop in fridge to set.
Hint: putting the baking sheet into the fridge for about 15-20 minutes will let that chocolate harden and set.
Substitutions
- Peanut butter - instead of creamy peanut butter you can substitute peanut butter chips, same measurement
- Candy - any egg shaped candy will work great
Variations
You can really make this your own! You can substitute white chocolate chips for semi sweet chips. Add peanuts for a salty treat.
Equipment
Not needing any special equipment is why this recipe is an A+ for me! Just make sure to use a microwave safe dish to melt the chips and peanut butter. For easy clean up use parchment paper, it makes life easier!
Storage
These store fantastic for a week! Place in an airtight container and they are always ready to eat!
Top Tip
Have your pan and candies prepared. Then spoon your mixture as soon as it is mixed, so that it doesn't harden on you.
FAQ
yes! same measurements
pretzel sticks can be used, but the noodles are the best!
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Easter Bird Nests
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chip
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
- Mini Cadbury eggs
- 2 cups heaping Chow Mein Noodles
Instructions
- Melt peanut butter and chips together in 15 minute increments until melted and smooth.
- Stir in Noodles until evenly coated. Drop by Tablespoons onto parchment lined pan. Create a small center and place a mini Cadbury egg in center. Place pan in freezer to set for about 15 minutes.
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