No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Birds Nest Cookies Recipe
These No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Birds Nest Cookies are a fun, easy, and delicious treat perfect for spring or Easter celebrations. Made with Cocoa Pebbles cereal, melted marshmallows, and creamy peanut butter, these nest-shaped cookies are topped with colorful sprinkles and mini Cadbury eggs, creating a festive, kid-friendly dessert that requires no baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies (2 trays of 12)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Base Mixture
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 5 cups Cocoa Pebbles cereal
Topping
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- Sprinkles (quantity as desired)
- 54 mini Cadbury eggs
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Tools: Lightly spray two 12-cup cupcake trays with non-stick spray and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter: In a large pot over low heat, add the salted butter and stir until it is fully melted. (If using unsalted butter, add 1/8 teaspoon salt at this stage.)
- Incorporate Marshmallows: Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring occasionally until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth. Remove the pot from heat once fully melted.
- Add Cereal: Pour in the Cocoa Pebbles cereal and gently fold the mixture until all the cereal is thoroughly coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Form Nests: Using a large cookie scoop, fill each muffin tin cup with approximately 3-4 tablespoons of the cereal mixture. Press firmly into each cup to shape the nests.
- Set Nests: Allow the nests to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to fully set and harden.
- Remove Nests: Once set, carefully loosen the nests from the tin using a butter knife and gently pop them out.
- Add Peanut Butter: Spoon a small amount of creamy peanut butter onto the center of each nest to resemble the nest’s egg bed.
- Decorate Nests: Top each nest with colorful sprinkles and three mini Cadbury eggs for a festive look.
- Serve and Enjoy: These delightful no-bake nests are best enjoyed fresh.
Notes
- Substitute Cocoa Pebbles with Fruity Pebbles, Rice Krispies, oats, pretzel sticks, nuts, or crunchy chow mein noodles for a variation in texture and flavor.
- For peanut butter alternatives, try Nutella, Biscoff spread, flavored nut butters, frosting, or omit peanut butter for nut-free versions.
- Replace mini Cadbury eggs with Jordan almonds, jelly beans, or any available small chocolate eggs based on preference or availability.
- These nests are ideal for same-day consumption. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Consume within 2 days to enjoy the best texture; avoid refrigeration as it may cause the nests to harden.
