Easter Birds Nest Peanut Butter Chocolate (Printable version)

Delightful no-bake treats shaped like birds nests with creamy peanut butter, chocolate, and crispy chow mein noodles, perfect for Easter celebrations.

# Ingredient list:

→ Base Mixture

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
04 - 4 cups crispy chow mein noodles

→ Decoration

05 - 54 candy-coated chocolate eggs (such as Cadbury Mini Eggs)

# Directions:

01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside for later use.
02 - Combine peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until completely melted and smooth, approximately 1–2 minutes total.
03 - Add chow mein noodles to the melted mixture. Gently fold until all noodles are evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
04 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture onto prepared baking sheets to form mounds. Use the back of a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each mound, shaping them into nest-like structures.
05 - Immediately place 2–3 candy eggs in the center indentation of each nest while the mixture remains soft and pliable.
06 - Refrigerate the nests for at least 30 minutes, or until completely firm and set. Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These no-bake treats come together in twenty minutes flat leaving you more time for egg hunts
  • The salty crunch of chow mein noodles against creamy chocolate creates the most irresistible texture
02 -
  • Microwaving chocolate beyond the melting point will seize it into a grainy mess so stop when there are still a few lumps visible and stir them in
  • Working quickly is crucial because the chocolate mixture starts setting up the moment it hits the room temperature noodles
03 -
  • If your kitchen is particularly warm work in small batches keeping the unshaped mixture in the fridge so it stays pliable
  • The back of a greased tablespoon makes the perfect sized indentation for your nests without sticking to the chocolate

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