Description
These Chocolate Pretzel Easter Nests are an adorable and delicious no-bake treat, perfect for Easter celebrations! Crispy pretzels coated in smooth, melted chocolate form the perfect nest shape, topped with colorful candy eggs. With a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors, these festive treats are quick to make and fun for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 3 cups pretzel sticks, crushed into smaller pieces
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate, if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Toppings:
- 36 mini candy-coated chocolate eggs (such as Cadbury Mini Eggs)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional, for a nest-like texture)
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the Pretzels: Add the crushed pretzel sticks to the melted chocolate and stir until fully coated.
- Shape the Nests: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon small mounds of the chocolate-coated pretzel mixture onto the sheet, shaping them into nest-like circles with a small indentation in the center.
- Add the Eggs: Immediately place 3 mini candy eggs into the center of each nest while the chocolate is still soft. If using shredded coconut, sprinkle a little on top for a nest-like texture.
- Set the Nests: Allow the nests to cool and harden at room temperature for about 30 minutes or place them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to speed up the setting process.
- Serve & Enjoy: Once set, carefully remove the nests from the parchment paper and serve!
Notes
- Variations: Try using white chocolate or dark chocolate for a different flavor twist. You can also use peanut butter chips for a nuttier taste.
- Serving Suggestion: These nests make a great addition to Easter dessert platters or kids’ lunchboxes.
- Dietary Adjustments: To make these gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT0M (no cooking required)
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: ~14g
- Sodium: ~75mg
- Fat: ~9g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~22g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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