Birds Nest Cookies
Delightful gluten-free Birds Nest Cookies filled with chocolate, peanut butter, and candy eggs, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup candy eggs (e.g., chocolate or jelly beans)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent burning.
- Remove from the microwave once melted and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the chow mein noodles to the chocolate mixture and gently mix until well coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a nest shape with an indentation in the center.
- Press the candy eggs into the center of each nest.
- Refrigerate the nests for about 30 minutes until they are set.
- Serve and enjoy your Birds Nest Cookies!
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/birds-nest-cookies/