Description
Delightful cookies that resemble nests, made with rich chocolate, crispy chow mein noodles, and topped with pastel candy eggs—a perfect treat for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chow mein noodles
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for the center)
- Pastel candy eggs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in the chow mein noodles until evenly coated with the chocolate batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, making small indentations in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While cooling, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and fill the indentations in each cookie.
- Top with pastel candy eggs and allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
For storage, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer keeping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Easter, Cookies, Spring, Baking, Family Treats