These easy nest cookies are the perfect treat for spring. They are fun to make and eat!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Servings: 18nests
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Ingredients
1/2cupunsalted butter
1/2cupmilk
2cupsgranulated sugar
1/4cupunsweetened cocoa
1/2cupcreamy peanut butter
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2 1/2cupsquick-oats or old-fashioned oats
1cupchopped pretzels
1/4teaspoonsalt
2cups chocolate Easter egg candies
Note-you can make these gluten-free by using gluten-free oats and pretzels!
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add milk, sugar, and cocoa and stir to combine while bringing to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Add in peanut butter and vanilla, and stir until smooth. Stir in oats, chopped pretzels, and salt.
Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto waxed paper and form into bird nest shapes. Press down the center with your thumb so there will be a place for the candies. Let the nests cool completely. Place egg candies in the center of the nests. Serve.
Note-you can store the nests on in an air-tight container on the counter for up to 4 days. Add the egg candies when you are ready to serve.