Description
Indulge in the charm of Easy Birds Nests Cookies, a delightful treat that brings joy to any gathering! These cookies combine a soft chocolate cookie base with crunchy, chocolate-coated chow mein noodles, creating adorable nests filled with rich chocolate and topped with colorful candy eggs. Perfect for spring celebrations or simply as a fun baking project with kids, each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows for creative customization with toppings and fillings. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these sweet, festive treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (120g) chow mein noodles
- 1 1/2 cups (250g) milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)
- 1/2 cup (100g) milk or dark chocolate chips for filling
- 1 tsp coconut oil or butter (optional for filling)
- Pastel candy eggs (2–4 per cookie, depending on size)
- Optional: Colorful sprinkles or nonpareils
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 softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and egg; mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the baking sheet, flattening into disks. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely.
- Melt milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl; add optional coconut oil if desired. Coat chow mein noodles in chocolate and form into nests on cooled cookies.
- Melt more chocolate for filling; spoon into the nest hollows and let set before adding candy eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg