Easter Egg Nest Cookies

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Delightful Easter Egg Nest Cookies combine crispy shredded wheat, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate, topped with jelly beans for a festive treat perfect for spring celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 shredded wheat biscuits
  • 1 small bag tiny jelly beans
  • 12 oz. bag chocolate chips
  • 1 c. creamy style peanut butter

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, break up shredded wheat biscuits until quite fine.
  2. Set aside. Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the shredded wheat biscuits and mix well.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper.
  5. Shape each mound into a circle and form a small hole in the center to resemble a nest.
  6. Allow the cookies to set and firm up, which may take several hours or overnight.
  7. Place three jelly beans in the center of each cookie before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

375 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 23.8g 31% DV
Carbs 33.6g 12% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 13g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 184mg 8% DV
Potassium 436.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 2.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 358mg 28% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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