These Birds Nest Cookies are the most adorable treat to make for Easter! They are no bake, so easy and fun to make with your family. They call for minimal ingredients and they are perfect for a party or holiday meal! Think chocolatey, crunchy goodness, melty chocolate chips, crispy rice cereal and creamy sunflower butter. These desserts are gluten free, dairy free and allergy-friendly as well! They are super kid-friendly, perfect for spring festivities and you can also make them ahead of time! If you love these birds nest cookies, you will also love my chocolate Easter eggs, Easter toast and gluten free carrot cake cupcakes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These birds nest cookies are so fun to make!
They are perfect for Easter parties or dinner.
This recipe calls for minimal ingredients.
This sweet treat is gluten free, dairy free and allergy friendly!
These cookies are delicious and chocolatey.
They are no bake!
This treat is perfect to make ahead of time!
Equipment Needed
All you need to make these birds nest cookies is a mixing bowl, spoon, measuring cups and spoons and a muffin tin. I have been loving this Caraway muffin tin!
Ingredients Needed
Cereal: I used chocolate rice cereal to make these chocolate birds nests. You can use any cereal you love!
Sunflower Seed Butter: I used sunflower seed butter to hold these cookies together. You can use any nut or seed butter you like.
Chocolate Chips: Melted chocolate chips help to give these birds nest cookies a delicious chocolatey flavor. They also help to hold the cookies together.
Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract provides these cookies with warmth and depth.
Honey: Honey adds some extra sweetness to these cookies!
Chocolate Candies: The chocolate candies are used as “eggs” in the birds nest cookies.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Combine cereal, sunflower seed butter, melted chocolate, vanilla extract and honey in a bowl.
Step 3: Fill greased muffin tin with batter.
Step 4: Press into the center of each cookie with a spoon to make a hole.
Step 5: Fill with chocolate candies and refrigerate until firm. Enjoy!
Storage
Store these birds nest cookies in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days. These cookies are great to make ahead of time for your Easter brunch or party! Everyone will love them and they’re so cute!
Variations
Cereal: I used chocolate rice cereal, but feel free to use any cereal you love. Pretty much any shape will work! You can also try mixing up the flavors.
Seed/Nut Butter: I used sunflower seed butter to make these super allergy-friendly. You can also use peanut butter, pecan butter or almond butter!
Chocolate: I used dairy free chocolate in this recipe. You can also use milk chocolate, dark chocolate or even white chocolate!
Sweetener: I used honey to sweeten this dessert. You can also skip the honey if you prefer or use a different sweetener. Try out maple syrup or agave!
Flavor: I added vanilla extract to these cookies for a warm flavor. Feel free to omit it or swap it out with an almond extract or mint extract instead if you want to create a different flavor profile!
Eggs: I used colored chocolate candies for the “eggs”. You can also use egg-shaped candies or fruit candies.
How to Serve
Birds nest cookies are a versatile treat and can be served in a variety of ways, depending on the occasion. Here are some ideas:
- Snack Time: Simply arrange them on a plate or in a bowl for a quick and satisfying snack.
- Lunchbox Addition: Pack a few in a container for a sweet surprise in your child’s lunch.
- Easter Dessert Table: Arrange them on a tiered dessert stand or a decorative platter alongside other Easter treats.
- Party Favors: Place individual cookies in small cellophane bags tied with ribbon for guests to take home.
- Dessert Buffet: Include them as part of a dessert buffet, offering a variety of treats.
- Edible Grass: Sprinkle green coconut flakes or crushed green candies around the cookies to create an “edible grass” effect.
Recipe FAQ
Can I skip the sunflower seed butter in this recipe?
I would not recommend skipping the sunflower seed butter in this recipe because it holds the cookies together. You can swap it for peanut butter or almond butter instead if you prefer!
Can I freeze this recipe?
Yes! This recipe can be frozen!
How do I store these cookies?
These cookies should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Are these cookies egg free?
Yes, these cookies are egg free! The sunflower seed butter and melted chocolate hold them together.
Can I use a different sweetener?
Feel free to use maple syrup or agave instead.
What if I want these cookies to be less sweet?
You can skip the honey if you want these cookies to be less sweet.
Are these cookies vegan?
Yes, these cookies are vegan as long as you make sure to use vegan chocolate and candies! You can also swap the honey for maple syrup if you do not consume honey.
How long do these cookies take to set?
They take about 1-2 hours to harden!
What should I serve these birds nest cookies with?
These cookies would be great served on a dessert platter with other cute Easter treats!
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Birds Nest Cookies
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 muffin tin
- 1 spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups chocolate rice cereal
- 1 cup sunflower butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted (dairy free if needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey
- 36 chocolate colored candies
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine cereal, sunflower seed butter, melted chocolate, vanilla extract and honey in a bowl.
- Fill greased muffin tin with batter.
- Press into the center of each cookie with a spoon to make a hole.
- Fill with chocolate candies and refrigerate until firm. Enjoy!
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