Description

Indulge in the sweetness of Easy Birds Nests Cookies, a delightful treat that captures the essence of spring festivities. This recipe features a soft chocolate cookie base topped with crunchy chocolate-coated chow mein noodles, creating an irresistible combination. Each nest is filled with creamy chocolate and adorned with colorful candy eggs, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing. Perfect for family gatherings or as an engaging baking activity with kids, these cookies are sure to bring smiles and joy to all.

Ingredients

Scale

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 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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and egg.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and flatten into disks on the baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes; cool completely.
For the nests, melt milk chocolate chips in increments until smooth. Toss chow mein noodles in melted chocolate until coated.
Assemble nests by shaping chocolate-coated noodles atop each cookie base and filling with melted chocolate.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg