No-Bake Bird’s Nest Cookies: Easy Easter Dessert
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If you need an easy Easter dessert, our No-Bake Bird’s Nest Cookies are the perfect festive treat for after Easter dinner.
Hi everyone, It’s Erica from Messy Momma Crafts here to bring you a traditional treat with a fun Easter twist. I love no-bake cookies, they are chocolatey and sweet and they go great with a cup of coffee. Plus if you top them off with a few jelly beans they look like little bird’s nests.
I’m sure you’ve had the classic version of the no-bake cookie, but have you ever made them into cute little bird’s nests, perfect for Easter?
How to Make our NO-BAKE BIRD’S NEST COOKIES:
My No-Bake Bird’s Nest Cookies are just like the classics but with a fun Easter twist. They don’t require much but taste and look amazing.
What you need:
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Kitchen Needed:
Ingredients Needed:
These are the ingredients you’ll need. All the exact amounts are in the printable card at the bottom of this post.
Bird’s nest cookies tips
As you make these cookies, here are a few tips to keep in mind. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments.
What other things can i Add to the cookies?
Try tossing in a 1/4 cup of coconut flakes to change up the texture of no-bake cookies. Coconut is naturally sweet so it adds a nice touch to the cookies.
If you don’t like jelly beans, there are plenty of little egg shaped treats out around Easter in the Easter candy section.
How do i store the cookies after i bake them?
Let cookies cool on a parchment paper-lined baking pan at room temperature first. You can speed up the process by putting them in the fridge. You’ll want to store the cookies in an air-tight container and let them sit at room temperature too.
No Bake Bird’s Nest Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Butter Sliced
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 3 Cups Quick-Cooking Oats
- 2 Cups Jelly Beans
Instructions
- Add the butter, sugar, milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder to a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir consistently, bring to a rolling boil for 1 minute, and remove from heat.
- Stir in peanut butter.
- Measure 3 cups of oats and mix into the chocolate mixture.
- Use an ice cream scoop and scoop the cookie mixture onto a parchment or waxed paper lined baking sheet.
- Add 3 jelly beans to each cookie and let harden at room temperature for 1 hour.
Nutrition
What’s Next?
If you enjoyed these No-Bake Bird’s Nest Cookies, You might also enjoy our other treats:
Under the Sea Rice Krispie Treats
You may also enjoy these Easter ideas on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® –
- Easter Bunny Bag Puppet: Easy Kids Craft
- Fun Easter Craft: Create a Bunny Brooch with Paper
- Happy Easter Free Printable Tags: Easy Treat Idea
