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Easter birds nest treats recipe
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Easter Bird’s Nest Treats

These Easter Bird’s Nest Treats are a fun, festive and easy-to-make springtime dessert. They’re the perfect no-bake treat to make with kids or bring to your next Easter gathering!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy, chocolate
Servings: 24 treats
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • Wax Paper
  • 3 Tablespoon cookie scoop optional

Ingredients

  • 11 ounces butterscotch chips
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 10 ounces chow mein noodles
  • 9 ounces mini chocolate Easter egg candies

Instructions

  • Line two baking sheets with wax paper. Set aside.
  • In large saucepan over low heat, melt the butterscotch chips and peanut butter together until smooth.
    butterscotch and peanut butter in a saucepan
  • Remove from heat and add in chow mein noodles and stir until evenly coated.
    easter nest treats with chow mein noodles and butterscotch
  • Drop 3-Tablespoon sized piles onto the prepared baking sheet.
    drops of butterscotch candy treats on wax paper
  • Use the back of the cookie scoop to create a "nest" on the top of the cookie.
    use a cookie scoop to make a well in candy nest treats for Easter
  • Add 3 mini eggs to the top of the treat before it dries.
    add chocolate mini eggs to butterscotch treats to make an Easter nest treat.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set. Enjoy!
    chocolate eggs in butterscotch nest treat.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg