No Bake Bird's Nest Cookies With Peeps

4.55 from 11 votes

No Bake Bird's Nest Cookies With Peeps

These no bake bird's nest cookies made with chow mein noodles are a tasty and fun Spring and Easter treat! Just 4 ingredients for the haystack nests + your favorite Easter candy to fill them…

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate, chocolate eggs, decorative, Easter, easy, fun, holiday, kid-friendly, marshmallow, no bake, party food, spring, sweet

Servings: 6 bird nest cookies

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

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

Recipe Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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