This sweet little no bake Birds Nest Cookies Recipe is the perfect way to guarantee smiles at your Easter brunch and Spring parties!
Have even more fun when you also try making these fabulous Easter Pretzel Hugs!

Birds Nest Cookies Recipe
Nothing says Spring like sunny days, warm breezes, and chirping birds, right? That’s why this fun Birds Nest Cookies Recipe is a must-have for any Spring party or Easter celebration!
Megan writes: “These little treats are the best!”
Whether you call them haystack cookies or bird’s nest cookies… these sweet little treats are so simple to make!
Plus, with just 4 ingredients, they really are one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make!
They’re the perfect blend of rich chocolate, smooth peanut butter, and a fun crunch with every bite!
Just don’t blame me for how fast they disappear. They’re always the hit of the party!
So are you ready to make the best Spring treat ever?
You’re not going to believe how EASY these are to make!
Here’s what you’ll need get at the store to make these Chocolate Birds Nest Cookies…
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What Are Haystack Cookies Made Of?
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make your haystack or birds nest cookies!
- Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles
- Milk Chocolate Chips
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Cadbury Mini Eggs (or colored sprinkles for other seasons or holidays)


How Do You Make a Chocolate Bird Nest?
It’s actually so easy!
To make your little birds nests or haystacks, you’ll just stir in crunchy Chow Mein noodles into a creamy mixture of melted chocolate and peanut butter.
The end result is pure deliciousness!!


How To Make Birds Nests with Chow Mein
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Use a spoon to scoop the specified amount of mixture for each cookie onto your cookie sheet.
Then top each cookie with eggs before refrigerating.


Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How to Store Birds Nest Cookies
Bird’s Nest Cookies should be stored covered in the refrigerator.
I take mine out of the refrigerator about 5 minutes before serving, and they’re perfect!


Easter Birds Nest Cookie Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends are Saying About This Easter Birds Nest Cookies Recipe…
One reader writes: “Always a favorite with the kiddos!”
Katherine writes: “Perfect little Easter treat!!”
Debora writes: “Beautiful and delicious”
Megan writes: “These little treats are the best!”
Kim writes: “Love these!! So good and cute!”
Rebecca writes: “A delightful Easter treat!”
Michelle writes: “These are really good with butterscotch chips, too. My Grandma used to make these for Christmas when I was growing up. They are so good.”



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Birds Nest Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles (one 12 oz. bag is more than enough)
- 75 Cadbury Mini Eggs (one 10 oz. bag)
- 11.5 oz. Milk Chocolate Chips (1 bag, or approx. 2 cups)
- 1/3 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Add chocolate chips and peanut butter to medium microwave-safe mixing bowl, and microwave for 45 seconds, stir well, then microwave for 25 more seconds and stir again until all chocolate chips have melted.
- Then add chow mein noodles to chocolate peanut butter mixture, and gently stir until all noodles have been coated.
- Using a spoon, carefully scoop up small portions of chocolate coated noodles and transfer to the parchment paper, then using your fingers… shape into a round bird nest, pressing down on the top to give it a bit of an indent.
- Now place 3 chocolate eggs on top of each nest.
- Transfer the bird nests to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, then ENJOY!
- Store covered in the refrigerator. I like to take mine out of the refrigerator about 5 minutes before serving, and they’re perfect!
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Josiah - DIY Thrill says
These cookies are the perfect Easter treat, thanks for sharing!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome! They really are a must-have at Easter! 🙂
2pots2cook says
What a lovely Easter treat! Must do and share ! Thank you and enjoy your weekend! 🙂
Heidi says
Thank you… and I’m so glad you like them!
Her Digital Coffee says
What an adorable and easy recipe for easter! I have a few bags of Cadbury mini eggs and would love to try this recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… and since you have a few bags on hand, this sounds like perfect timing!! 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
Your birds nest cookies are super cute! We have not made these in years but love that they have only 4 easy ingredients. How cute would these be to bring to a Spring time event.
Heidi says
They really are so simple to make… and yes, a must-have for any Spring party!
Traude "Rostrose" says
Dear Heidi,
these Birds Nest Cookies look absolutely adorable! You always have such wonderful ideas!
All the best and have a nice weekend,
Traude
Heidi says
Thank you so much, Traude… you’re so sweet! Hope you have an amazing week!
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says
These bird nest cookies are so cute! And they look easy too!
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Tasia… they really are ridiculously quick and easy to make!
Allie Mackin says
Oh WOW how cute are these!! And not hard to make at all but so impressive, LOVE this!!
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Heidi says
Aww… thank you, Allie! They really are such a cinch to make, and always the hit of the party!
CoCo says
These festive cookies could not be more perfect for the season, Heidi! I can’t believe they’re no bake too because they look totally fancy. I’m definitely going to add these to my “must make” list. They’re super cute! Hope your Spring is filled with all good things, CoCo
Heidi says
Aren’t they so cute, and you will love how easy they are to make, too! Have fun making yours, CoCo!
Lovely says
What a cut idea! I will try this for Easter!
xoxo
Lovely
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Heidi says
That’s wonderful, Lovely… have fun making your Easter Bird’s Nests! 🙂
Adriana Leandro says
These cookies are perfect for Easter.
I love it.
Kisses!
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Heidi says
Thank you, Adriana… they really do make the perfect little Easter treat!
Val says
These are so fun and the no bake aspect is a bonus!
Heidi says
I totally agree, Val… they’re such a cinch to make!
Lisa says
I would never have thought of using Chow Mein noodles in a dessert dish but this is genius – what fab little chocolate nests!
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Lisa! The chow mein noodles really do add the perfect little texture and crunch!
Kathrine Eldridge says
These treats are so adorable and perfect for Easter. I might have to try to make these. Your lucky charms treats were a hit at my house!
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Heidi says
Aww… thank you, Kathrine! And I’m so glad to hear your family loved the lucky charms treats, too! 🙂
Chriistine says
Looks yummy!
Heidi says
Thanks, Christine… they really are SO delicious!!
Carol says
I love food art and these cookies are adorable!
Heidi says
Aww… thank you so much, Carol!
Veronica Lee says
These are so perfect for Easter! So fun and adorable!
Happy Monday, Heidi!
Heidi says
Thank you, Veronica! They really are so fun to make… and eat! 🙂
Irma says
These cookies look delicious.
Very nice to make this at Easter and to put Easter eggs in it.
Greetings Irma
Heidi says
Thanks, Irma… they really do make the cutest little Easter treats!