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. 

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.  

 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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