Are bird nest cookies gluten-free?

Bird nest cookies are made with chow Mein noodles which contain gluten, making them not gluten-free.

Can I use a different type of noodle besides chow mein noodles to make bird nest cookies?

Yes, you can substitute chow mein noodles for thin pretzel sticks for a different texture and flavour.

How do I prevent the cookies from becoming too soft at room temperature?

These bird nest cookies will not get completely firm as the peanut butter keeps them on the softer side. To prevent the cookies from getting too soft, it's best to store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This helps maintain their shape and texture.

Bird Nest Cookies

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These no-bake bird nest cookies are perfect for Easter and are as adorable as they are delicious! They are made with just a handful of ingredients, including crunchy chow mein noodles, creamy peanut butter, butterscotch chips and colourful mini eggs.

Author: Alie Romano
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 15 1x
Category: Cookies
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups chow mein noodles
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
2 Tablespoons icing sugar, sifted
45 mini eggs, approx.

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Instructions

Set out 2 muffin pans.
In a large bowl add chow mein noodles and set aside.
In a heat-proof bowl melt butterscotch chips and milk chocolate chips. You can either microwave the chips on low or place the bowl over a simmering pot of water on the stovetop, making sure the water does not touch the bowl.
Once the butterscotch and milk chocolate chips have melted add the peanut butter and the icing sugar, mix until smooth and combined.
Pour the mixture over the chow mein noodles and gently mix until all the noodles are covered.
Using a large cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie mixture into the muffin cups. Using the back of a small spoon make a little well in the center of each cookie to create a nest.
Add 3 mini eggs to each nest.
Place the cookies in the freezer until set, approx. 30 minutes. Using a butter knife pop the cookies out of the tin and serve.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

The coating on the cookies will stay soft at room temperature, it’s best to keep cookies in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 531
Sugar: 64.1g
Sodium: 152mg
Fat: 22.6g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 77.6g
Fiber: 1.7g
Protein: 5.9g
Cholesterol: 9mg

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