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Easy No-Bake Chow Mein Nests

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These cute edible chow mein nest treats are easy to make, no oven required! The no bake treats are always a hit and they are a great way to celebrate spring or Easter.  Add your favorite egg shaped candies to make them extra special. 

Pink platter filled with peanut butter and marshmallow chow mein nests with candy eggs inside.

Chow mein nests are a first day of spring tradition in my family that is 35 years strong. They would be cute for Easter too. They are quick to make and tasty.

Crunchy, sweet, a little salty and you can fill them with your favorite egg shaped candies to make them extra cute.  We love passing them out to classmates and friends to spread a little joy. 

They would make a fun edible party favor for spring parties and baby showers as well!

Ingredients including crunchy chow mein noodles, marshmallows, butter, peanut butter and candy eggs ready to be made into edible nests.

We have been making these nests for as long as I can remember.  The first day of spring meant bringing enough of these to share with our whole class in school.

MiMi (my mom) found the recipe in the paper many moons ago.  She still has the original clipping. It is just a tad bit yellowed with age.

I’d like to say this is much older than me, but my guess is that would be a lie!

Yellowed newspaper clipping with crispy mallow nests recipe on it.

I am not sure if we have ever made a single batch of these.  We normally make them by the dozens. 

We fill them with jelly beans and chocolate eggs and then share them with all of our friends and classmates. 

Little Dude is carrying on the tradition by bringing some to day care.  He loves to bring treats to his friends at “school.”  He is so proud to bring things to share.  

Mixing bowl filled with crispy chow mein noodles coated in peanut butter and marshmallow mixture ready to be formed into nests.

 It is funny because it is the girls of the family that always end up making the nests.  It seems MiMi and I area always involved and whichever sister is around will help.

But it is my brothers who would be most disappointed if we started spring without them.  K.C. is always saying these are one of his favorite desserts! 

There is just something special about theses nests and their peanut butter and marshmallow goodness. I guess they are a taste of nostalgia for us.

So this is one tasty tradition we won’t be letting go of. Every year when spring rolls around, it is time to make a great big batch of marshmallow chow mein nests!

More Great Spring Time Recipes

Besides these nests, we always enjoy celebrating the change of seasons with pea salad with bacon, and strawberry shortcakes.  What are your favorite spring dishes?

If chocolate is more your style, try my chocolate nests. They taste like haystacks but are perfect for spring!

Or you can make coconut macaroon nests if you are a coconut lover. There are so many cute and tasty ways to make nests for spring or Easter.

These cute edible nest treats are easy to make, no oven required! The no bake treats are always a hit and they are a great way to celebrate spring or Easter.  Add your favorite egg shaped candies to make them extra special.

To Make a Large Batch (16-24 Chow Mein Nests) Use the Following Proportions:

6 Tablespoons butter
4 Tablespoons peanut butter
10 ounce bag of marshmallows
12 ounce bag chow mein noodles

Be sure to use a big bowl so you have plenty of room to stir. Otherwise, follow the recipe card directions below.

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Pink platter filled with peanut butter and marshmallow chow mein nests with candy eggs inside.

No-Bake Spring Nests

Carlee
These spring nests are a first day of spring tradition in my family that is 30 years strong. They would be cute for Easter too. No-bake peanut butter goodness!
4.97 from 31 ratings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 5 oz. chow mein noodles 3 Cups
  • shortening for greasing fingers
  • Egg shaped candy

Instructions
 

  • Melt together butter and peanut butter
    3 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • Add marshmallows. Melt and stir until smooth.
    3 cups mini marshmallows
  • Stir in chow mein noodles until evenly coated
    5 oz. chow mein noodles
  • Grease fingers and shape clumps of noodles into nest shapes
  • Let stand on waxed paper until firm. Fill with egg candies

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 192mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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Val

Monday 19th of March 2018

These are such a fun snack to have around for the kids (and adults). They remind me of a Christmas cookie my Mom makes.

Susan@Organized31

Thursday 30th of March 2017

We made these for Halloween when I was growing up (minus the jelly beans and chocolate eggs). It's so special to pass food and holiday traditions on. Congrats, you're featured at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies

Saturday 25th of March 2017

These are adorable, Carlee!

Carlee

Monday 27th of March 2017

Thank you, it just isn't spring without them!

Katie {The Mishaps and Mayhem of a Solitary Life}

Tuesday 21st of March 2017

These look delicious!! Anything with peanut butter...I'm in!! What a great tradition! And I loved seeing the old recipe!!

Carlee

Wednesday 22nd of March 2017

Me too, give me all of the peanut butter! Isn't it fun to see where it all began? It just wouldn't be spring without these nests!

Amy

Tuesday 21st of March 2017

These are so cute. I can't wait to try them for Easter!

Carlee

Wednesday 22nd of March 2017

Thank you! It just wouldn't be spring without them!