For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of regular butter. Simply melt the butter in the saucepan and continue cooking until it turns a nutty brown color. Be careful not to burn it! Get creative with your candy fillings! Mini M&Ms, chocolate-covered raisins, or even small pieces of chopped nuts would all be delicious. To prevent the nests from sticking, make sure to grease your hands well with butter before forming the balls. If you are making these with young children, consider melting the marshmallow mixture ahead of time to avoid any potential burns.
Bird's Nests III
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME20 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS123
Delightfully simple and endlessly customizable, these no-bake Bird's Nests are a whimsical treat perfect for little hands and sweet cravings. Crispy chow mein noodles cradle a gooey marshmallow center, adorned with colorful candy 'eggs'. A fun and festive activity for any occasion!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate42 g
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Cholesterol15 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium195 mg
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Sugar18 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
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StepPrepare your workstation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or aluminum foil) and lightly grease with cooking oil spray. (2 minutes)
02
StepCombine the base: In a large bowl, gently toss the chow mein noodles. (1 minute)
03
StepMelt the binder: In a medium saucepan, combine the miniature marshmallows and butter over medium heat. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth. (5 minutes)
04
StepCoat the noodles: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the noodles, and stir gently but thoroughly until all the noodles are evenly coated. (3 minutes)
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StepForm the nests: Lightly grease your hands with a touch of butter to prevent sticking. Scoop about 1/6 of the noodle mixture and gently form into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until you have 6 nests. (8 minutes)
06
StepCreate the indentation: Using the back of a teaspoon, gently press down in the center of each ball to create a hollow 'nest' indentation. (2 minutes)
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StepSet the nests: Allow the nests to set at room temperature until firm. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes, or you can speed up the process by refrigerating for 10-15 minutes.
08
StepFill the nests: Once the nests are firm, fill each indentation with small jelly beans or your candy of choice. (3 minutes)
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Eileen Heaney
Jun 15, 2025Next time, I'm going to try adding some toasted coconut to the noodle mixture.
Yasmeen Borer
Mar 25, 2025These were a big hit at our Easter party!
Scottie Morissette
Oct 16, 2024So easy and quick to make. Perfect for a last-minute treat!
Gussie Rath
Oct 5, 2024A great alternative to traditional cookies. My family loved them!
Destiny Barton
May 30, 2024My kids loved helping make these! We used M&M's instead of jellybeans.
Delores Russel
Feb 23, 2024I found that chilling the nests in the refrigerator helped them set faster.