Easy no bake cookies are the perfect recipe to make for Easter and during the Spring. Your kids will love making these super easy chocolate treats. Plus, everyone loves Cadbury Mini Eggs!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No Baking - perfect 'baking' activity to make with the kids that doesn't require oven time! Super easy to make with only 4 ingredients.
- Basic Ingredients - you probably already have these ingredients at home, nothing fancy or complicated
- Spring Treat - commonly made during Easter and any time during the springtime
Ingredients
- Chocolate Chips
- Crispy Chow Mein Noodles
- Shredded Coconut
- Cadbury Mini Eggs (or Chocolate Eggs)
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Stainless Steel or Heatproof Glass Bowl for melting Chocolate
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet lined with Wax Paper
- Silicone Muffin Tin
How to Make Birds Nest Cookies
- Melt Chocolate - bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Remove from heat and place a metal bowl, filled with Chocolate, firmly on top. Keep stirring until Chocolate is completely melted, will take about 5 minutes.
- Mix - place Chow Mein noodles and Shredded Coconut in a bowl. Add the melted Chocolate and mix until coated.
Silicone Muffin Pan Method
- Shape Formed Nests - spray the Muffin Pan with non-stick spray. Spoon Chocolate mixture in the pan and lightly press to create a Nest or Well.
- Refrigerate and Garnish - Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Before serving, add Chocolate Candy Eggs into the nests.
Baking Tray Method
- Shape Natural Nests - line a baking tray with wax paper. Spoon 2 tablespoons of Chocolate mixture to form to create a nest.
- Refrigerate and Garnish - refrigerate for 30 minutes. Before serving, add Chocolate Candy Eggs inside nests.
Birds Nest Cookies Variations
- Add Pretzel sticks! They look 'sticky' which is perfect for a nest, and add a bit of a salty contrast (think salted caramel)
- Corn Flakes or Shredded Wheat for a different crunchy twist
- Peanut Butter - mix through ½ cup of peanut butter into the melted chocolate
- Biscoff Spread - mix through ½ cup of Biscoff Spread for a unique cookie taste
- Butterscotch/Caramel Chocolate Chips or use White Chocolate Chips
- Ruby Chocolate Chips, perfect pink color for the spring theme!
Recipe Tips and FAQs
- Work Fast - as the Chocolate begins to cool, it hards quickly. Shape nests as soon as mixed with Noodles
- Spray Your Hands - use a bit of Cooking Spray on your hands to prevent sticking when shaping nests if using hands
- Add Your Favorite Candy - decorate with M&Ms, Jelly Beans, Chocolate Easter Eggs, or any Egg Candy
- Double Recipe - make batches with different flavored chocolates and candies
How to Melt Chocolate
Microwaving Method
- Microwave the chocolate on 50% power for 1 minute.
- Mix and keep repeating until the chocolate melts.
- Tips: Don't overheat the chocolate in the microwave, or get any water in it.
Stove Top Method
- Place Saucepan on stove and set on lowest heat.
- Add chopped Chocolate to Saucepan with 1 teaspoon of Butter or Oil.
- Stir constantly until chocolate melts.
- Alternatively, creating a double boiler but placing a few inches of water in saucepan and melting chocolate in bowl over saucepan.
Storage
- Fridge - place in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. Enjoy within 1 week. Best brought to room temperature when serving.
- Freezer - place on a single layer tray until frozen. Place frozen cookies in an airtight container and place in freezer. Enjoy within 2 months. Defrost before serving.
Dessert Recipes You'll Love!
- Monster Cookies made with Smarties
- Australian Honey Joys - Cornflake Cupcakes
- Caramel Rice Krispies Squares
- Easy Apple Turnovers
- No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
- Easy Napoleon Cake
- Sharlotka Apple Cake
- Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls
Easy to make, sometimes called chocolate Chow Mein Cookies - are the perfect springtime and Easter treat. Fun to make for Easter weekend, and a big hit with your kids! As fun to eat as they are to make. YUM! 🤤 Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!
Servings: 12 cookies
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Stainless Steel or Heatproof Glass Bowl for melting chocolate over Saucepan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- baking sheet lined with Wax Paper
- Silicone Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 12 oz (400g) Chocolate Chips
- 6 oz (200g) Crispy Chow Mein Noodles
- ½ cup (50g) Shredded Coconut
- Cadbury Mini Eggs Chocolate Eggs
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate - bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Remove from heat and place a metal bowl, filled with Chocolate, firmly on top. Keep stirring until Chocolate is completely melted, will take about 5 minutes.
- Mix - place Chow Mein noodles and Shredded Coconut in a bowl. Add the melted Chocolate and mix until coated.
Silicone Muffin Pan Method
- Shape Formed Nests - spray the Muffin Pan with non-stick spray. Spoon Chocolate mixture in the pan and lightly press to create a Nest or Well.
- Refrigerate and Garnish - Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Before serving, add Chocolate Candy Eggs into the nests.
Baking Tray Method
- Shape Natural Nests - line a baking tray with wax paper. Spoon 2 tablespoons of Chocolate mixture to form to create a nest.
- Refrigerate and Garnish - refrigerate for 30 minutes. Before serving, add Chocolate Candy Eggs inside nests.
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©PetersFoodAdventures.com *originally posted April 2020, updated January 2025
Canuckmom
Really unbelievably easy and soooo cute and precious for Easter. Looked amazing on my table, super big hit. Was a wonderful Good Friday project with my girls in preparation for Sunday. Thank you for this recipe. PS. Cadbury eggs really taste the best.
Peter Kolesnichenko
So glad to hear it was a hit! Easy and perfect for Easter! Thanks for sharing!!