How to Make an Edible Bird's Nest With Chow Mein Noodles

Long after they sink their teeth into the sweet crunchy treat, guests will be chirping about your adorable edible bird's nest snacks. These festive springtime sweets, crafted from chow mein noodles and topped with candy, make a memorable dessert item, whether it's for an Easter brunch or a child's birthday party.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups chocolate chips (white or semisweet chocolate)
• 2 cups chow mein noodles
• Egg-shaped candies (chocolates or jelly beans)

Instructions

1. Cover a baking sheet with a layer of waxed paper.

2. Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate chips at 50 percent power for 1 minute.

3. Stir the chocolate chip mixture. Microwave at 50 percent power until the chocolate chips have completely melted.

4. Slowly add chow mein noodles to the melted chocolate. Stir the mixture to cover the noodles in chocolate.

5. Drop globs of the chow mein noodle mixture onto the cookie sheet. Use your fingers to sculpt a nestlike shape with an indentation in the middle and higher sides.

6. Adorn the top of the nest with decorative candy eggs.

7. Stick the cookie sheet in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until the nests have set and can be easily lifted from the waxed paper.

References

• Rookie Cookie: Bird Nests
• Better Homes and Gardens: Birds' Nest Cupcakes
• Grandparents: Chow Mein Bird's Nest
• Group Recipes: Chow Mein Noodle Birds Nest Cookies Recipe