All the best adjectives apply to these adorable little Easter Cookies. They’re perfectly chocolatey and sweet, while serving up a delightful crunch with each and every bite. Plus, with just 4 ingredients, they’re such a such a cinch to make!
Easter Cookies
When you combine chocolate and crunchy chow mein noodles in an ooey-gooey melty fashion, you come across one of those sweet little concoctions that is sure to make you weak in the knees!
The result is a spectacular crunchy sweet treat that is sure to delight every last one of your chocolate loving taste buds!
Allie writes: “Not hard to make at all but so impressive, LOVE this!!”
Whether you call them haystack cookies or bird’s nest treats… these sweet little Easter cookies for kids are so simple to make!
With just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes of effort, you’ll effortlessly create one of the most adorable little Easter cookies studded with mini Cadbury eggs.
Once they finish chilling in the fridge, just promise me you’ll watch out for all those cookie snatching thieves lurking about your home! Trust me, these little cuties have a tendency to vanish right into thin air when left unattended!
Just like when you make these frosted Carrot Cookies, this lovely Pretzel Flower, and these crunchy, sweet Easter Pretzel Treats, too!
So go grab the recipe for these no bake Easter cookies.. and get ready to create some sweet Easter memories this year!
Easter Cookies Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the best haystack cookies recipe!
- Chow Mein Noodles – these will give the perfect crunch to each cookie
- Milk Chocolate Chips – we’ll melt this peanut butter for the perfect coating
- Peanut Butter – you’ll want to use Creamy Peanut Butter for these
- Cadbury Mini Eggs – or you can even swap with colored sprinkles for other seasons or holidays
That’s it. Just 4 ingredients are all you’ll need. Easy Easter Dessert Recipes don’t get much simpler!
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When it comes to Easy Easter Recipes, these chow mein cookies topped with mini Cadbury eggs are as easy as it gets!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt your chocolate chips and peanut butter together, and stir in crunchy Chow Mein noodles.
3. Use a spoon to scoop the specified amount of mixture for each cookie onto your cookie sheet.
4. Then top each of your Easter cookies with 3 mini Cadbury eggs before refrigerating.
Believe me, easy 3 ingredient desserts like these quick and easy Easter egg cookies are the ultimate dessert making shortcut!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How to Store Haystack Cookies
These sweet little custom Easter cookies can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. (They will become too hard if you try to store them in the fridge for longer.)
Then, before serving I like to take mine out of the refrigerator for about 5 minutes, and they’re perfect!
Easter Cookies Reviews
Here’s What Your Frugal Friends are Saying About This Old Fashioned Bird Nest Easter Cookies Recipe…
B. writes: “Super cute! Always a favorite with the kiddos! Love that they have only 4 easy ingredients. Cute to bring to a Spring time event.”
E. writes: “This is a fun activity for the kids!”
Christine writes: “Yummy!”
Allie writes: “Not hard to make at all but so impressive, LOVE this!!”
Veronica writes: “Perfect for Easter! So fun and adorable!”
Debora writes: “Beautiful and delicious”
Rebecca writes: “A delightful Easter treat!”
Megan writes: “These little treats are the best!”
Betty writes: “Love this recipe! Always one of our favs to make!”
Heather writes: “These are the cutest treat for Easter!!”
Val writes: “These are so fun and the no bake aspect is a bonus!”
Kim writes: “Love these!! So good and cute!”
Maria writes: “What a fun treat! I love how easy they are to make, perfect for a quick Easter dessert!”
Katherine writes: “Perfect little 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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Easter Cookies
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
- Gather your ingredients.
- 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 your bird nests Easter cookies to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, then ENJOY!
Notes
- How To Store: Store your Easter cookies covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. (They will become too hard if you try to store them in the fridge for longer.) Then, before serving I like to take mine out of the refrigerator for about 5 minutes, and they’re perfect!
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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I would never have thought to use chow mein for the nest shapes but that’s absolutely genius! Plus it gives them a nice crunch too. Super easy and super quick, love this recipe, Heidi, thank you.
They really are loads of fun to make… and eat!
I used to make haystack cookies when I was a kid…but it’s been years! I should make a batch of these with my son this year. Thanks for sharing!!
These little bite sized wonders are definitely kid approved. I know your son will love them!
These are the prettiest cookies ever! Do you have any suggestions for something gluten free that can be like the noodles? I would love to make these for my husband who has an allergy.
I haven’t tried making these cookies with gluten free noodles myself, but if you find one that works, please let me know!
These are so darn cute and I love how easy they are to make!! The kids can help too, which is always a bonus. Thanks for sharing!
Getting the kids involved always makes things extra fun… and maybe even a little wild! 🙂
Such fun treats, and the no-bake part makes it even better!
I love having a few no bake desserts for holidays, so perfect for when the oven is tied up!
Love that this Easter nest has both PB and chocolate in the nests. Even more delicious than a peanut butter cup with a delightful crunch.
The delightful crunch is my favorite part!
I love how easy these easter cookies come together, for sure, and so adorable, too!
They make such pretty addition to Easter cookie plates!
These Easter cookies are so cute! Such a great idea to use chow mein noodles for the little nest. 🙂
Thank you so much! It adds such a fun crunch too!
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Adoro farli per Pasqua e Natale!
So easy and simple to whip up, and that crunchy texture is to die for! These will be on my Easter cookie platter!
They really are such a cute addition to Easter!