Description
Delightful easter bird nests cookies blend chocolate, marshmallows, and colorful candies into a whimsical springtime treat. Crispy chow mein noodles create a charming nest perfect for celebrating seasonal joy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded wheat cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel candy eggs
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently melt chocolate and butter in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully incorporate shredded wheat cereal, ensuring each strand is thoroughly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Using clean hands or two spoons, craft delicate nest-shaped clusters on parchment-lined baking sheet, creating small hollows in center of each mound.
- While cookies remain slightly warm, strategically nestle candy eggs into each cookie’s center, pressing lightly to secure.
- Allow nests to rest at room temperature approximately 30-45 minutes, permitting chocolate to solidify and maintain structured shape.
- Once completely cooled and set, transfer cookies to serving platter, ensuring gentle handling to preserve intricate nest design.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate for richer flavor and smoother melting.
- Use a silicone spatula to fold cereal gently and prevent breaking delicate strands.
- Create uniform nest sizes by using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon for consistent shaping.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white for varied taste experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 29 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg