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Three birds nest cookies on speckled plate surrounded by pastel coated chocolate eggs.

No Bake Birds Nest Cookies

By: Jessica Ashcroft
4 from 3 votes
These No Bake Birds Nest Cookies are a healthier and holiday version of the classic treat. Your friends and family will love munching on these fun Easter nest desserts decorated with candy eggs!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup honey
  • Pinch salt
  • ½ cup butter, 1 stick
  • 2½ cups oats, quick or old-fashioned
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 48 coated candy eggs, Cadbury mini eggs are my favorite

Instructions
 

  • Add peanut butter, honey, salt, and butter to a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir well until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add oats, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder to a large mixing bowl. Pour the peanut butter mixture in and mix everything together until combined.
  • Using a large spoon, drop tablespoon-size balls on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Spray a rounded handle with non-stick spray and make a well in the center, pressing the edges all around to form a circle.
  • Place the cookies in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until cool. Add 3 coated candy eggs to each nest before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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