Easter Birds Nest Peanut Butter Chocolate (Print View)
Chocolaty peanut butter nests with crispy noodles and colorful candy eggs, ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base Mixture
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 - 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
04 - 4 cups crispy chow mein noodles
→ Decoration
05 - 54 candy-coated chocolate eggs (Cadbury Mini Eggs or similar)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Combine peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes total.
03 - Add chow mein noodles to the melted chocolate mixture. Gently fold until all noodles are evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
04 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture onto prepared baking sheets to form mounds. Use a spoon to create a small indentation in the center of each mound, shaping them into nest-like structures.
05 - Immediately place 2-3 candy eggs in the center indentation of each nest while the chocolate mixture remains soft and pliable.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until completely set. Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- No oven required and they come together in under 20 minutes
- That perfect salty-sweet crunch combo nobody can resist
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- The chocolate mixture thickens fast as it cools, so have those noodles ready and work quickly once melted
- If your nests are falling apart, you probably need a bit more chow mein noodles to absorb the excess melted mixture
03 -
- Lightly grease your spoon when making the nest indentations to prevent sticking
- If the mixture gets too stiff to work with, pop it back in the microwave for ten seconds