Yield: 6 edible bird's nests
Easy Edible Bird's Nests With Peeps
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…
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups dry 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!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4.9gCholesterol: 15.5mgSodium: 145mgCarbohydrates: 29.8gFiber: 1.2gSugar: 10.8gProtein: 3.1g
*nutrition information is calculated for edible bird's nests only and does not include any candy decorations.