Best Birds Nest No Bake Treats Peanut Free Recipes

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BIRD'S NEST TREATS



Bird's Nest Treats image

I make this birds nest recipe in the spring when the birds are starting to build their own nests. They are so easy to make and disappear just as fast. -Pam Painter, Poseyville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter, cubed
4-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 cups chow mein noodles
1 cup jelly beans or candy eggs

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and marshmallows until smooth, stirring occasionally. Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips; heat and stir for 2 minutes or until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in chow mein noodles until well coated. , Divide into 12 mounds on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Using fingers, shape each into a nest; press an indentation in the center of nest. Fill each nest with three or four jelly beans or candy eggs. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BIRD'S NEST NO-BAKE TREATS (PEANUT-FREE)



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Use these brands and this recipe to guarantee (as of spring 2012!) a peanut-free treat for spring! Whole Foods generally carries Enjoy Life brand chocolate chips in its gluten-free section and its baking section.

Provided by treehuggingmom

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 (10 ounce) packages enjoy life brand chocolate chips (or other brand peanut- and tree-nut-free chocolate chips)
1 (10 ounce) package rold gold brand pretzel sticks
1 (12 ounce) package jelly belly brand jelly beans

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup for decorating.
  • Add pretzel sticks to remaining chocolate; stir until coated.
  • Scoop a small amount of mixture onto waxed paper; shape into a nest using.
  • two forks. Repeat, forming 25 nests.
  • Add eggs to nests, securing with dribbles of reserved chocolate. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Sodium 164.4, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 22.3, Protein 2.1

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE BIRD EGG NEST COOKIES {FUN KID RECIPE!}



No-Bake Chocolate Bird Egg Nest Cookies {Fun kid recipe!} image

These No-Bake Chocolate Bird's Nest Cookies are perfect for Easter! They make a great activity to put together with your kids, too!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces milk chocolate chips
12 ounces butterscotch chips*
12 ounces Chow Mein noodles
1 cup M&M's, Jellybeans, Chocolate eggs, or any other kind of "egg-shaped" candy

Steps:

  • Dump your two bags of chips into a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Melt in the microwave on 50% power for 60 seconds.Stir and repeat until all chips are smoothly melted.
  • Add bag of chow mein noodles to the melted chocolate and stir until all noodles are coated.
  • Lay out wax paper and drop a large tablespoonful of chocolate noodles onto wax paper. Mold into a "bird nest" shape. Warning- your hands will get messy.
  • Place a couple of "egg" candies on top of the chocolate nest. Let harden (if you can resist eating it! They are good when they are warm and gooey too!) and place in the fridge if you want them to set-up faster.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BUTTERSCOTCH BIRDS NEST TREATS RECIPE



Butterscotch Birds Nest Treats Recipe image

Butterscotch birds nest treats are one of the best Easter recipes to make! They are super cute, fun, and completely delicious!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces butterscotch chips
12 ounces white chocolate chips
12 ounces chow mein noodles
36 milk chocolate mini Cadbury eggs

Steps:

  • Put the butterscotch and white chocolate chips in a glass bowl and melt in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring at 30 second intervals. Stop cooking when it is smooth.
  • Once the chips are melted, stir chips until smooth and gently fold in the chow mein noodles.
  • On a piece of wax paper, take a small scoop of the chow mein noodle mixture and form a small nest with your hands.
  • Place the eggs on top.
  • Let set up and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 316 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 42 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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