Peeps bird's nest cookies are a fun way to add flavor and festiveness to your Easter gathering. A sweet and salty base is topped with classic Peeps chicks and Easter egg candies for a sweet, salty, crunchy treat.
These delicious cookies are a marvel of simplicity and flavor. With just a few ingredients, you can make delicious Easter treats that are just as adorable as they are delicious. They're perfect for kids and adults!
Why I Love These Peeps Bird's Nest Cookies
I'm a big fan of holiday-themed recipes, and that doesn't stop with Christmas and Thanksgiving. I think any holiday is better with decorative treats, and these bird's next cookies let me do that with minimal effort.
These delicious little cookies only use a handful of ingredients, so they're as easy to shop for as they are to make.
I also love the contrasting flavors in these cookies. The base of almond bark-covered pretzel sticks makes a sweet and savory base that's amazing with the marshmallow Peeps and chocolate Easter eggs that I add to the top.
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I have plenty of fun Easter dessert recipes on the blog, like this Easter Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake Recipe!
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How to Make Peeps Bird's Nest Cookies
Making these cookies is as simple as melting, mixing, and decorating. That's all there is to it! The flavors are the stars of the show, and you have to do very little. That's the best combo if you ask me.
Ingredients for Peeps Bird's Nest Cookies
You'll only need a grand total of four ingredients to make these cookies. That's it! The best part is that you can find them all at your local grocery store, so there's no need for searching all over the place.
All the ingredients are listed right here, but you can find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- White almond bark
- Pretzel sticks
- Marshmallow Peepa chicks
- Egg shaped Easter candies
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Instructions
Making these bird's nest cookies is as easy as shopping for the ingredients. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps, and you'll be on your way.
The recipe highlights are right here, but you can find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Line 2 to 3 large baking sheets with wax paper and set aside. then, add the pretzel sticks to a large bowl.
2: Melt the white almond bark in the microwave until completely melted and smooth.
3: Place a little of the melted almond bark in a bag and set it aside.
4: Pour the remaining almond bark over the pretzels.
5: Stir until evenly coated.
6: Spoon a dollop of the mixture large enough to accommodate a Peep chick onto the prepared baking sheets. Let stand to harden.
7: Snip the corner off of the bag and pipe some reserved almond bark onto the bottom of a Peeps chick and place it on a nest.
8: Add a small amount of almond bark to the nest and place an egg candy on it.
9: Repeat and enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use chow mein noodles in place of pretzel sticks.
- You can use Easter colored M&Ms in place of the eggs.
- Form nests with a divot in the center and top them with a Cadbury Creme Egg in place of the Peeps.
Top Tips for Making the Best Bird's Nest Cookies
- Microwave your almond bark at 30-second intervals, stirring between each, to ensure smooth, creamy bark without scorching.
- Use a spatula to mix the pretzel sticks and almond bark to avoid breaking the pretzels.
- If the almond bark in your baggie gets stiff, microwave it for about 15 seconds and massage the bag to soften it again.
Equipment
- 2 to 3 baking sheets
- Wax paper
- Microwaveable bowl
- Mixing bowl
- Ziploc baggie
Peeps Bird's Nest Cookies FAQ
Bird's nest cookies are a sweet treat made with chocolate-coated pretzels or chow mein noodles to create a nest-like look. They are often topped with bird-themed decorations like chocolate egg candies.
Not really. They're not made with cookie dough, so they're more of a sweet confection than a cookie.
It's 100% safe. Contrary to its name, almond bark has no almonds or any nuts in it. It gets the name because it was developed as an alternative to chocolate for coating almonds.
I don't recommend using white chocolate in place of the almond bark. Almond bark is designed specifically for melting. While white chocolate is more forgiving than other chocolates when it comes to melting, it can still seize up if melted incorrectly. Almond bark won't.
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PEEPS Bird’s Nest Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line 2-3 large baking sheets or cutting boards with wax paper and set aside.
- Place pretzels into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a separate, microwave safe bowl, add white almond bark. Microwave for 60 seconds at 100% power and mix well. Continue to microwave in 30 second increments until completely melted.
- Set aside about ⅓ cup of melted almond bark by spooning it into a resealable sandwich bag. Set aside.
- Pour remaining melted almond bark into the bowl with pretzels and stir well to evenly coat. Spoon a large dollop of coated pretzels onto prepared baking sheets creating a nest. The nest should be large enough to hold a marshmallow peep chick. Let stand to harden.
- With reserved almond bark in the plastic bag, if hardened, add to the microwave and microwave 10-15 seconds, kneading well after until smooth. Snip the tip of the bag and pipe onto the bottom of the chick and place onto the nest. Add a small amount onto the nest and affix an egg candy. Repeat until all nests are full.
LORRIE DUBE' says
5 STARS! SO EASY & YUMMY. KIDS LOVE THEM.
Jennifer says
YAY! I am so happy that you like them!!!