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.
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!
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!
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.
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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.
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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No-Bake Spring Nests
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 butter3 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 coated5 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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These are so cute. I can't wait to try them for Easter!
Thank you! It just wouldn't be spring without them!
Hi Carlee, now these are interesting. The only edible nests I've ever made are with chocolate and either Shredded Wheat or Rice Krispies. I'm guessing the noodles are cooked if they are from a can? If I ever got to visit a supermarket over there I think I would overwhelmed by everything you can buy!
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It is a bit crazy what our supermarkets carry in stock all of the time if you think about it, but I've never known it any other way. We could definitely get by without so many choices… but it is kind of fun! The noodles are cooked, fried I'm assuming as they are crunchy and golden. It's an odd product now that I'm thinking about it 😉
I have always thought these were so cute and now I know how to make them the best way! Adorable. Make sure you link these up over the blended blog today girl!
Aren't they cute? We have always loved making them. Thanks, Andrea!
I love finding old recipes, and this is a fun one.
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas
We have been enjoying these for quite some time! They always make us smile.
These are adorable!
Thank you! We look forward to them every year.
What an adorable tradition!
Little Dude was so proud when his daycare providers were telling us about how the kids ate them for snack. When my brother found out we made them, he came to get a tray and my sister took some to work. They are definitely a family favorite!
What a fun idea for spring!
We have always loved these! Thank you so much for stopping by!
I really like that these have peanut butter! Yummy!
We really love them!
Seeing that yellowed paper really makes me feel old. We have pulled out this recipe out so many times. Love the memories we have made in the kitchen.
This is an especially fun memory!
Great idea! They are so cute and tasty too!
These are super cute! And such a fun spring tradition.