These edible bird's nests with Peeps chicks are a fun and tasty Easter DIY craft for kids! Just 4 ingredients for the haystack nests + your favorite Easter candy to fill them...

edible birds nests for easter with peeps and candy eggs

Edible Bird's Nests Easter Activity

By the end of Spring Break my patience is typically wearing thin, so I was on the hunt for activities to keep my kids occupied. After I saw my friend share her adorable edible bird nest recipe on Facebook, I knew I'd hit upon a winner and had to ask her for the recipe. She generously brought me the handwritten bird nest recipe to our daughters' gymnastics practice that night. Can I just say how refreshing it is to receive a handwritten recipe in this day and age? I can't remember the last one I've received prior to this... Anyhow, a quick glance through the recipe showed that it's just a simple variation on Rice Krispies Treats, using chow mein noodles instead. PIN IT NOW, MAKE IT LATER! CLICK HERE TO PIN THIS RECIPE. WHILE YOU'RE AT IT, LET'S BE FRIENDS! FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST FOR MORE EASY RECIPE IDEAS.

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How To Make Edible Bird Nests For Easter

The ingredients are simply mini marshmallows, butter, vanilla extract and dry chow mein noodles. You can fill the nests with any type of candy your heart desires. My kids chose Peeps of all colors and Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Pastel Candy Eggs. I've never been much of a Peeps fan, but the Reese's Pieces eggs are yummo!

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The nests were super simple to make. I found that forming the balls fairly tight to start and then hollowing out the center was the easiest way to achieve a bird's nest look. Aren't they so cute?

edible bird nests for easter with peeps chicks and candy coated eggs

While it didn't quite keep them occupied for as long as *I* would have liked, the kids had a blast decorating their nests -- and then eating them, of course! PIN IT NOW! CLICK HERE TO ADD THIS EDIBLE BIRD'S NESTS RECIPE TO YOUR EASTER IDEAS BOARD ON PINTEREST!

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Easy Edible Bird's Nests With Peeps

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These edible bird’s nests with Peeps chicks are a fun and tasty Easter DIY craft for kids! Just 4 ingredients for the haystack nests + your favorite Easter candy to fill them…

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 6 edible bird's nests

Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 3 cups mini marshmallows
▢ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
▢ ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
▢ 4 cups chow mein noodles
▢ small decorative candies, Peeps chicks, jelly beans, chocolate eggs, etc.

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the marshmallows and butter. When melted together, stir in the vanilla extract and chow mein noodles.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Let the mix cool slightly, and then coat your hands with cooking spray or a little butter.
Working quickly, grab a small handful of the chow mein mixture and form it into a ball. Then press your thumbs into the center to hollow it out and create a nest shape.
Allow the nests to cool and then have fun decorating with the Easter candy of your choice!

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Nutrition information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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