Description
These Easter Birds Nest Cookies are a fun and easy treat that combines a soft chocolate cookie base with a crunchy chocolate nest and candy eggs, perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 1 cup Butter (softened) (Can use plant-based butter for dairy-free option.)
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar (Provides moisture and flavor.)
- 1/4 cup White sugar
- 1 large Egg (Can substitute with a flax egg for egg-free option.)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.)
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened) (Gives a deep chocolate taste.)
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Essential for balancing sweetness.)
- 1/2 cup Chocolate chips (Optional addition for extra chocolate flavor.)
For the Nest Topping
- 1 cup Chow mein noodles (Crunchy kind in a can.)
- 1 cup Melting chocolate or candy melts (Use dairy-free if needed.)
- 2-3 cups Candy eggs (mini eggs, jelly beans, or speckled eggs) (For decorating.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until combined.
- Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until there are no dry streaks.
- If dough is sticky, chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Baking the Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Once out of the oven, gently press the back of a teaspoon into the center of each cookie to create a small dent for the nest.
Creating the Nest Topping
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 15 seconds.
- Toss chow mein noodles in the melted chocolate until coated.
- Shape the coated noodles into small nest circles on parchment paper.
Assembling and Decorating
- Once cookies have cooled, fill each dent with a little melted chocolate and place a chocolate noodle nest on top.
- Add 2 to 3 candy eggs to each nest, pressing them in lightly.
Notes
Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating to prevent nests from sliding off. Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Spring