Description
These Chocolate Nest Treats are adorable, easy, and no-bake — perfect for Easter or spring celebrations. Made with melted chocolate and crunchy noodles or cereal, they’re shaped into cute nests and filled with candy eggs for a festive, kid-friendly dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or dark)
- 1 cup butterscotch chips or peanut butter chips (optional)
- 3 cups chow mein noodles or shredded wheat cereal (crushed)
- Candy-coated chocolate eggs (like Mini Eggs or jelly beans)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips (and butterscotch/peanut butter chips if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Stir in the chow mein noodles until evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet and shape each into a small nest with a dip in the center.
- Place 2–3 candy eggs in the center of each nest while still soft.
- Let the nests set at room temperature or chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Use white chocolate or colored candy melts for a different look.
- For allergy-friendly versions, use nut-free chocolate and cereal.
- Kids can help shape the nests and add eggs — fun for family baking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Easter treats, no-bake dessert, kids recipe, chocolate nests, candy eggs, holiday recipe