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Easter Chocolate Nests

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These chocolate nests are quick to make and perfect for Easter. A mix of crushed cereal, chocolate, butter, and syrup forms the nests, which are then topped with candy eggs. They’re simple, kid-friendly, and stay fresh for about a week. A wonderful treat to share during the holiday season!
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Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:10:03 GMT
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Turn regular pretzels into cute Easter snacks with this fun chocolate-dipping idea. The crunchy, salty pretzels work so well with smooth chocolate coating, all dressed up as sweet spring animals. We've made this dozens of times to make sure you'll get great results for your Easter treats and holiday parties.

Getting that professional look comes down to using good quality melting chocolate. Each pretzel becomes your blank slate for making spring designs that everyone from kids to grandparents will love.

Main Components

  • Pretzels: Square ones make the best shape for creating animals, but regular twisted ones work fine for simpler designs
  • Melting Chocolate: High-quality dark and white chocolate wafers melt better and give a nice shine
  • Decorative Eyes: Tiny candy eyes add personality to your creations
  • Decorative Elements: White sugar pearls and pastel-colored sprinkles for the finishing look
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Making Your Treats

Chocolate Melting
Warm your chocolate slowly over gentle heat, keep stirring until it's completely smooth. Watch the temperature carefully so it doesn't get too hot and turn grainy.
Creating Bunnies
Dip pretzels fully in white chocolate, letting extra drip off. Start with the nose, then add other face parts. Finish with tiny whisker marks.
Making Sheep
Cover pretzels with white chocolate, then quickly sprinkle sugar pearls on top. Use dark chocolate for the face, then stick on the candy eyes in the right spots.

This idea came from wanting a fun Easter activity that looks impressive but doesn't trash your kitchen.

Cooling Advice

Pop them in the fridge for just 2-3 minutes to set the chocolate, but not long enough to make them damp.

Work Setup

Make your job easier by laying out everything in order before you start decorating.

Make-Ahead Info

You can keep these in sealed containers for up to a week, so you can get a head start on holiday prep.

Creative Variations

Try making other spring animals using different colored chocolates and fun decorations.

These Easter chocolate pretzels show that you don't need complicated recipes to make holiday treats that wow everyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I switch up the chocolate type?
Totally! Go with all dark chocolate (350g) or only milk chocolate (500g). White chocolate isn’t great since it doesn’t blend well with the butter and syrup.
→ How long can I keep the nests?
If you store them properly, they’ll stay good for about a week or so.
→ Is it possible to use another cereal?
Absolutely! You can swap in any cereal of your choice. Just stick to about 80-100g for the recipe.
→ Do I really need the golden syrup?
Not at all! You can make them with just chocolate if you prefer. The butter and syrup are optional.
→ Could I use cupcake liners instead of a tray?
Sure thing! Lining them up in cupcake liners makes for a tidier, cute presentation.

Easter Chocolate Nests

Quick no-bake chocolate nests with golden syrup, cereal, and candy eggs. Whip these treats up quickly for Easter in no time at all.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
60 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: British

Yield: 15 Servings (15 nests)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Base

01 100g golden syrup
02 200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
03 200g milk chocolate, chopped into bits
04 100g unsalted butter
05 6-8 full-sized Shredded Wheat biscuits

→ Topping

06 100-200g of small Easter-themed candies

Instructions

Step 01

Take the Shredded Wheat, crumble it into small bits, and put it in a large bowl. Set this aside for later.

Step 02

In a pan, slowly melt together the butter and syrup on low heat. Give it an occasional stir until the butter is fully melted. Take the pan off the heat and mix in the milk and dark chocolates until they're smooth.

Step 03

Pour the chocolate and syrup mix over the crumbled Shredded Wheat. Stir it all together until well coated.

Step 04

Grab two spoons or a cookie scoop and shape the mixture into small nests on a baking sheet with parchment. Pop a few Easter candies on each nest.

Step 05

Put your tray in the fridge and leave it until the nests are completely firm.

Notes

  1. Use 350g of dark chocolate instead of a mix, or 500g of milk chocolate alone.
  2. Swap out Shredded Wheat for about 80-100g of another cereal if you prefer.
  3. These’ll stay tasty for a little over a week!
  4. White chocolate tends to split with butter and syrup, so skip that combo.

Tools You'll Need

  • A big bowl for mixing
  • Small pan for melting
  • Cookie scoop or two spoons
  • Baking tray covered with parchment

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy (butter, chocolate).
  • Contains wheat from the Shredded Wheat cereal.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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