Description
Indulge in the whimsical charm of Easy Birds Nests Cookies, a delightful treat that combines a rich chocolate cookie base with crunchy, chocolate-coated chow mein noodle nests. Perfect for spring celebrations and gatherings, these cookies are not only fun to make but also allow for creative decoration with pastel candy eggs and colorful sprinkles. Whether you’re baking with kids or simply looking for a festive dessert, this recipe is sure to impress. With a quick prep time of under an hour, you can whip up these charming cookies for any occasion. Get ready to create delightful treats that are as tasty as they are visually appealing!
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
- 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 the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until a soft dough forms. Shape into 2-inch disks and place on the baking sheet; bake for 8–10 minutes.
- For the nests, melt milk chocolate chips and coat chow mein noodles; shape into nests on cooled cookies.
- Fill each nest with melted chocolate and top with candy eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 17mg