Description
These Easter Tumbleweed Candies are a delightful no-bake treat that combines the crunch of chow mein noodles with the sweetness of white chocolate and marshmallows, topped with colorful candy-coated eggs. Fun to make and even more fun to eat, these whimsical candies are perfect for celebrating the spring season.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother melting)
- 2 cups crispy chow mein noodles
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate eggs (like mini Cadbury eggs or M&M’s)
- Optional: pastel sprinkles or shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Melt white chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with the shortening (if using) in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chow mein noodles and mini marshmallows. Pour the melted white chocolate over the mixture and gently fold to coat everything evenly.
- Form candies: Working quickly, scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming little nests or “tumbleweeds.” Press 2–3 candy-coated eggs into the center of each cluster while the chocolate is still soft.
- Add garnish: Add pastel sprinkles or shredded coconut on top if desired.
- Set candies: Allow candies to set at room temperature for about 30–45 minutes, or refrigerate for faster setting.
Notes
- These no-bake treats are perfect for kids to help make.
- You can swap white chocolate for butterscotch or milk chocolate chips for variation.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
