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Birds nests made from chow mein noodles coated in chocolate and stuffed with three candy eggs.
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5 from 14 votes

Chow Mein Nests

These cute chow mein Easter egg nests are so fun for Easter; chocolate, butterscotch, and peanut butter coat the chow mein and then you add your favorite Easter egg candy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 6 oz chow mein noodles
  • 48 cadbury mini eggs (or other egg shaped candy)

Instructions

  • Put the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and peanut butter in a medium sized bowl.
  • Microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir everything together.
  • If you need, microwave for additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour your chow mein noodles into the bowl and stir to coat with the chocolate mixture.
  • Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
  • Scoop some of the chow mein mixture onto the parchment paper and carefully move the pieces to mold them into nest shapes.
  • Place about 3 egg candies onto the nests.
  • Place in fridge to harden quickly, or allow to harden on counter for a couple hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.6mg