Description
These Easter Tumbleweed Candies are a delightful no-bake treat, perfect for the spring season. With a crunchy mix of chow mein noodles and sweet coconut coated in creamy white chocolate, topped with colorful candy eggs, these candies are a fun and easy dessert for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
White Chocolate Tumbleweeds:
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips or white candy melts
Chow Mein Noodle Mixture:
- 2 cups crispy chow mein noodles
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate eggs (like mini Cadbury eggs or M&M eggs)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chow mein noodles and coconut. Pour melted chocolate over the mixture and stir until coated.
- Form the Candies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sheet, forming nests. Press candy eggs into the centers of each nest.
- Set Candies: Allow the candies to set at room temperature or chill briefly in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Customize these candies by using different types of chocolate or candies as toppings.
- Store candies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
