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Easy No Bake Dessert For Kids

The perfect springtime dessert! Look no further for a fun and creative way to get your kids involved in the kitchen! Our chocolate birds nest recipe is the perfect way to introduce them to the joys of baking while also allowing them to let their creativity shine. This crunchy and delicious dessert features a nest made out of crunchy pretzel sticks and smooth chocolate chocolate, filled with beautiful blue robins egg candy melts. It's a delicious and playful treat that's sure to put a smile on your kids' faces. Not only is our chocolate birds nest recipe fun to make, but it's also a great opportunity for your kids to learn about different textures and flavors. The crispness of the pretzels perfectly complements the richness of the chocolate, while the candy eggs add a burst of color and sweetness. So, gather your little ones and let's get on with this fun baking adventure. With our easy-to-follow recipe and step-by-step instructions, your kids will be able to whip up a batch of chocolate birds nests in no time, and enjoy their hard work! Time: 35 minutes Yield: 8-10 nests Ingredients:
  • 2 cups pretzel sticks, mini
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • ¼ cup blue candy melts
  • 2 Tbsp. white candy melts
Directions:
  1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper then set aside.
  2. Melt the chocolate in a large microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals until completely melted and smooth. Mix between each interval.
  3. Add the pretzel sticks to the melted chocolate and mix to coat each pretzel.
  4. Use two forks to transfer the chocolate coated pretzels to the prepared cookie sheet. Place them into a small pile to replicate a bird's nest.
  5. Once all of the pretzels are used up, transfer the cookie sheet to the fridge to firm up.
  6. In the meantime, melt the blue candy melts in 30 second intervals mixing between each until completely melted. Transfer the candy melts to a piping bag and pipe small egg shaped candy melts onto parchment paper. Allow these to sit in the freezer for about 5 minutes.
  7. After the blue candy melt eggs have set, melt down the white candy melts. Use a small pastry brush to splatter onto the blue eggs to give it a robin's egg effect. To do this, dip the brush into the white candy melts then flick it onto the eggs by tapping and flicking it against your finger to splatter onto the eggs.
  8. Allow the eggs to sit in the freezer once more for another 5 minutes.
  9. Now you can go ahead and remove them and place the eggs in the chocolate nest!
  10. Enjoy!
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Frequently asked questions

What do you put in a kids pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Why should I use a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Are your pretzel baking kits kosher?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Do your pretzel baking kits include nuts?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What equipment do I need for a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Can I send a pretzel baking kit as a gift?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What age should a child start cooking?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

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