Aunt Bonnie’s Bird Nest Recipe

Apr 22, 2026 | Tonya's Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 bag butterscotch chips
  • 1  bag chow mein (Chinese) noodles
  • 1 cup Spanish peanuts

Instructions

  1. Place the butterscotch chips in a microwave‑safe bowl.
  2. Microwave on medium power for about 1½ minutes, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the chow mein noodles and Spanish peanuts until well coated.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper, shaping loosely into “nests.”
  5. Let cool until set.