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Easy Birds Nests Cookies Recipe

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These Easy Birds Nests Cookies combine a rich chocolate cookie base with charming chocolate-coated chow mein noodle nests or piped chocolate nests filled with smooth melted chocolate and topped with pastel candy eggs. Perfect for springtime celebrations or Easter, these delightful treats feature a crisp, fudgy cookie, crunchy nests, and a creamy chocolate center for a fun and festive dessert.

Ingredients

FOR THE CHOCOLATE COOKIE BASE

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

FOR THE CHOCOLATE-COATED CHOW MEIN NESTS

  • 1 cup (120g) chow mein noodles
  • 1 1/2 cups (250g) milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional)

FOR THE CHOCOLATE FILLING

  • 1/2 cup (100g) milk or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil or butter (optional)

FOR THE TOPPING

  • Pastel candy eggs (2–4 per cookie, depending on size)
  • Optional: Colorful sprinkles or nonpareils

Instructions

  1. Make the Chocolate Cookie Base: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a small bowl. In a larger bowl, beat butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and egg, mixing until smooth. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, flatten into 2-inch disks, place on baking sheet, and bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely.
  2. Choose Your Nest Style: Decide between the classic chocolate-coated chow mein noodle nests or the piped chocolate nests as your nest design.
  3. Option 1 – Chocolate-Coated Noodle Nests: Microwave milk chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Add a tablespoon of coconut oil or shortening if needed to thin. Place chow mein noodles in a large bowl, pour melted chocolate over, and gently toss to coat all noodles.
  4. Assemble the Nests: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of chocolate-coated noodles onto each cooled cookie base. Shape into circular nests with a hollow center suitable for filling. Let nests sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to set slightly.
  5. Fill the Nests with Chocolate: Microwave chocolate chips with coconut oil or butter (optional) until smooth. Spoon melted chocolate into the hollow center of each nest, filling about halfway. Tap cookies gently on the counter to smooth the chocolate. Let filling cool and harden fully; refrigerate 10–15 minutes to speed up setting.
  6. Option 2 – Piped Chocolate Nests: Microwave chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Stir in coconut oil or butter (optional) for silkier texture. Transfer melted chocolate to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped.
  7. Pipe the Nests: On cooled cookie bases, pipe melted chocolate in circular motions starting near the center to create a raised nest shape with a central dip. Let nests firm at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to set.
  8. Add the Candy Eggs: Once nests have hardened in either style, gently press 2–4 pastel candy eggs into each nest’s center. Optionally, decorate with colorful sprinkles or nonpareils around edges for a festive look.

Notes

  • Cookies must be cooled completely before adding nests to prevent melting.
  • Use coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin chocolate for easier coating and piping.
  • Refrigerate cookies briefly after filling to speed chocolate setting.
  • Customize topping with different candy eggs or sprinkles for various occasions.
  • Be gentle when shaping nests to keep the cookie base intact.

Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/easy-birds-nests-cookies-recipe/