Description
Celebrate Easter with these delightful Easter Bird Nests Cookies, featuring crunchy shredded wheat coated in rich chocolate and topped with colorful pastel candy eggs. A fun and festive treat that’s simple to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded wheat cereal
- 1 cup pastel candy eggs
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Coat the Cereal: Fold the shredded wheat cereal into the melted chocolate mixture, gently stirring until every piece is evenly coated with the chocolate.
- Form Nests: Using your hands or a spoon, form small clusters of the chocolate-coated cereal on a sheet of parchment paper. Shape each cluster to create a nest with an indentation in the center to hold the candy eggs.
- Add Candy Eggs: While the nests are still warm and pliable, place 2 to 3 pastel candy eggs in the indentation of each nest, pressing them in gently so they stick.
- Cool and Set: Allow the nests to cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate sets and hardens, securing the shape. Once set, your Easter Bird Nests Cookies are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- You can substitute pastel candy eggs with mini jelly beans or other small festive candies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These cookies do not require baking, making them a quick and easy no-bake treat.
