4 Ingredient No-Bake Birds Nest Cookies

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Looking for a simple, no-fuss Easter treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat? These 4 ingredient no-bake birds nest cookies are the perfect blend of crunchy, chocolatey goodness, with a peanut butter twist.

So, they’re not a new type of cookie, but, I love them because they’re adorable, tasty, and require zero time in the oven—just mix, melt, and shape!

What You’ll Find in This Post

• The easy method to make no-bake bird’s nest cookies
• Fun variations like pastel-colored nests and white chocolate snow nests
• Tips on how to wrap them up as gifts
• A fun fact about bird’s nests (just for funzies!!)

Your No-Bake Birds Nest Cookies Ingredient List

It’s 4 simple ingredients. Chocolate chips (they can be milk chocolate, or semi-sweet chips), Peanut Butter (I like to use crunchy peanut butter, but use smooth if that’s your thing), and dried Chow Mein Noodles.

Making These Sweet Nests

I love a good no-bake recipe, and this one is so simple that even the kids can get in on the fun. If you’ve never made bird’s nest dessert cookies, let me tell you—once you do, they’ll become an Easter tradition!

Step One: Melt the Goodness

Grab your peanut butter and chocolate chips. I went with chunky peanut butter because I love the added texture, but you can absolutely use smooth if that’s what you have. Pop them in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until you get a smooth, creamy mixture. (No microwave? No problem! Just use a double boiler on the stove.)

Step Two: Get Those Noodles Involved

Now for the fun part—those crispy chow mein noodles! Pour them into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture and gently stir until every noodle is coated in that dreamy, melted goodness. It might look a little messy at first, but trust me, it all comes together.

Extra noodles left over? Make these Haystack Cookies!

Step Three: Shape the Nests

Spoon out small mounds of the coated noodles onto a parchment-lined tray. Using the back of your spoon (or your fingers—hey, no judgment here!), press a little indent in the center to form the nest shape. Let them sit at room temperature or pop them in the fridge to firm up.

Step Four: Add the Eggs!

Now, for the finishing touch: chocolate candy eggs! I love using three per nest to really give that ‘bird’s nest’ look. Press them in gently before the chocolate sets completely so they stay put.

By the way, if you have extra chocolate candy eggs left over, use them to make these 3 Ingredient Mini Egg Brownies! They’re just as delicious (and just as easy to make)!

Fun Variations

I think one of the best things about these bird’s nest noodle cookies is how customizable they are. Want to make them extra special? Try these ideas:

• White Chocolate Snow Nests – Swap the chocolate chips for white chocolate to give them a snowy, wintery feel.
• Pastel-Colored Nests – Add a few drops of food coloring to the white chocolate before mixing in the noodles. Light pink, baby blue, or soft yellow? Perfect for spring!
• Nutty Crunch – Toss in some chopped nuts for even more texture. Add peanuts to echo the peanut butter flavor, or chopped walnuts or even some chopped pecans would be good too.
• Coconut Topping – Sprinkle shredded coconut over the top for a more ‘twig-like’ nest look.

Give Birds Nest Cookies As A Sweet Gift

These little nests aren’t just for snacking; they make adorable Easter gifts too! Here’s how you can wrap them up pretty:

• Place each nest in a decorative cupcake liner for an extra cute presentation.
• Stack a few in a cellophane bag, tie with a pastel ribbon, and add a cute gift tag.
• Arrange them in a small box with tissue paper or shredded paper ‘grass’ for a fun Easter basket filler.

They’re a simple, cute way to gift something homemade—because who doesn’t love an edible present?

Fun Fact: Did You Know?

Real birds’ nests are absolutely amazing in their engineering skills. I saw a video once of a bird called the weaver bird. They’re tiny like hummingbirds but wholly macaroni, they create nests so intricately woven that they’re almost like little basket houses!

I just loved the look of these nests that they built, so these no-bake desserts with the mini eggs in them made me think about them, and I thought I’d share. Thanks for stopping by Eazy Grub, and I hope you have a fantastic day!

~Joanne