Momma Told Me: Blog POP! Spring Fling- OREO Robin's Egg Nest Recipe + $75 Amazon GC Giveaway

Blog Archive

Blog POP! Spring Fling- OREO Robin's Egg Nest Recipe + $75 Amazon GC Giveaway

OREO Robin's Egg Nests, with OREO Truffles
Momma Told Me: Spring has sprung.

Spring arrived here in Southern California a month ago- right about the time the pollen began coating my car top in a thick yellow-green haze, and the temperatures broke 90F. With it being Easter weekend, the kids are all out on break, and the roads and stores are quite abuzz with the excitement of reconnecting and relaxing. Everywhere I go I am asked, "Big plans for this weekend?" Living on the beach, and in such a pristine climate, it's expected Southern Californians celebrate big. However, this year my father's visiting his family on the East Coast, and my nieces and nephews are up in Oregon. With Jay working (most likely a 12 hour shift) this is going to be one relaxing holiday.

Big Easter plans, or not, one of my favorite things about Spring is the chance to play with colorful ingredients and playful recipes. When I first made OREO truffles, a few years back for the holidays, I knew the recipe was simple and versatile enough to be applied to more creative seasonal creations. I've seen baseballs, pumpkins, shortcake stuffed, birthday cake, Easter bunny OREO Truffles, and more! But what I really wanted to try was a new twist on the classic (Chow Mein) Peanut Butter Nests. So I present to you- OREO Robin's Egg Nests!
OREO Robin's Egg Nests, with OREO Truffles
OREO Robin's Egg Nests
****Click here for the printable OREO Robin's Egg Nests recipe

Ingredients:

8oz Softened Cream Cheese
1 Package of OREO Cookies (I used mint for the theme)
1 Bag (8oz) Wilton Chocolate Melts, White
1 Bag (8oz) Wilton Chocolate Melts, Blue
1 TBS Coconut Oil

12oz White Chocolate Chips
1/4 C Peanut Butter (Creamy or Stone Ground)
2 Cans (10oz) Chow Mein Noodles
1 TBS Coconut Oil 

1/2 C Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/4 TBS Coconut Oil

Toothbrush + Paper Towel for Speckling
1. Prepare your OREO Truffle (egg) base by first pulverizing your OREO cookies until you have 3 C finely ground crumbs. Combine your softened cream cheese and OREO crumbs together in a large bowl, until even and well combined. Shape into 1" oblong balls and set on a lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the remainder of the recipe.
Chow Mein Nests
2. Microwave white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl on Medium-High heat for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir thoroughly. Add coconut oil and microwave and additional 15-20 seconds. Remove and stir until mixture is even. Add peanut butter and combine until well blended.

3. Add Chow Mein noodles to chocolate mixture and toss until evenly coated. Drop in generous clumps (about 2 TBS) onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Create a little nook in the center of each clump to serve as the center of your nest. Place the tray into the refrigerator for 15 minutes, or freezer for 5 to help set.
4. Melt Wilton melts according to package directions, beginning with white and adding a few pieces of blue until desired color is achieved. Add coconut oil and stir until slightly thinner. Drop chilled eggs into chocolate mixture one at a time, on a dipper or fork. Allow excess chocolate to drain momentarily to evenly coat the egg. Place each egg on a slatted cookie rack with parchment paper below and allow them to set. If desired, place dipped eggs in the freezer for 5-10 MINS to aid in setting.
OREO Robin's Egg Nests, with OREO Truffles
OREO Robin's Egg Nests, with OREO Truffles
5. Microwave semi-sweet chocolate chips for 1 MIN at Medium-High heat. Remove and stir in coconut oil until smooth and even. Dip the head of the toothbrush in the chocolate and tip the neck of the brush gently on the side of the bowl to remove any clumps of chocolate. With the head just lightly coated in chocolate roughly flick the brush over the OREO egg truffles, in a quick downward motion to spray them with a light speckling of chocolate. If you have any areas where chocolate clumps or falls heavy, gently daub the speckles with a dry paper towel. Allow to set, and enjoy!
OREO Robin's Egg Nests, with OREO Truffles
OREO Robin's Egg Nests, with OREO Truffles
If you're not big into peanut butter you can substitute the peanut butter for butterscotch morsels- but the texture of your nests will be less creamy. Mint isn't exactly the ideal pairing for a peanut butter base, but I thought the Mint OREO truffles fit the Robin's Egg theme well- and not everybody will eat this treat all at once. Regardless, they sure look adorable on a Spring brunch table setting!

What Daughter Says: Easter Sunday signals the confirmed arrival of Spring!


https://www.facebook.com/BlogPopEventsandGroup/?fref=ts
As a part of Blog POP! Spring Fling we're offering one lucky reader (International entries welcome) a $75 Amazon gift card! Enter below then hop along to the other great giveaways on the LINKY!
Amazon

114 comments:

  1. I've been reading Momma Told Me for several years. I love your recipe posts the most! I hadn't seen your new layout and color scheme -- it looks great.
    Dianna

    ReplyDelete
  2. I have been reading your posts for about 4 years now. We first got connected through Blog Pop and I have enjoyed watching from afar every since!

    ReplyDelete
  3. I think I've been reading about for about 3 years....maybe more.

    ReplyDelete
  4. I think I've been reading about for about 3 years....maybe more.

    ReplyDelete
  5. I have been here for a while now, but I had to change my facebook and my email, they where both hacked into, but either way, I enjoy coming here, always something fun! and positive to look forward to reading on your blog..
    @tisonlyme143

    ReplyDelete
  6. I've been reading Momma Told Me for a few years.

    ReplyDelete
  7. I have been reading MTM for about 3 years.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I am new to Momma Told Me.
    I found out about this blog from another blog that had a link to your blog

    ReplyDelete
  9. It's hard to remember exactly how long I've been a reader. I'm thinking for at least two years? Maybe a little more. Keep up the great work!

    ReplyDelete
  10. this is the first time I.ve heard of momma told me blog. I look forward to reading anything to do with pets

    ReplyDelete
  11. I am new to Momma Told Me. I like giveaways, recipes, books and anything to do with couponing.

    ReplyDelete
  12. I have been reading for a few years now. I do not know exactly. I love the recipes and ideas such as these nest. I also like giveaways. I appreciate your sharing the ideas because a lot of times I am at a lack.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Momma Told Me is new to me. But, I've enjoyed reading the "Pets" and "Tech Trends" categories!!! Keep up the good work! I can't wait to see what's next!

    ReplyDelete
  14. I believe I've been reading for a couple of years. Thanks for the chance to win!

    ReplyDelete
  15. I've been reading for a while now... Probably a couple of years. I like the fashion posts, and also the giveaways!

    ReplyDelete
  16. I have been reading for just over 2 years!! I love your site!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. I can't remember how long. It's been a long time. I found you & started following & the rest is history!

    ReplyDelete
  18. I am brand new to Mama Told Me. I haven't seen all you have to offer yet but I do know that I always enjoy discovering new recipes.

    ReplyDelete
  19. I am new to Mama Told Me. I love the recipes so far. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  20. I've been reading for about 2 years. Thanks so much for another awesome giveaway!
    mcfallsk8er[at]aim[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  21. I'm new to the blog but I look forward to reading your recipes. I also love giveaways :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. I think it has been at least a couple of years that I'm been coming to your site! I'm old, though, so I really can't remember—all I know is that I enjoy it, and isn't that the important thing?!?!?

    skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

    ReplyDelete
  23. This is my first time visiting your blog. Thanks for the giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  24. I was just introduced to this blog and love it already!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Just started reading your blog - thanks for the chance to win

    ReplyDelete
  26. I've been reading your blog since sometime last year, anyway.

    ReplyDelete
  27. I've been coming to your site for a number of years.

    ReplyDelete
  28. I've been around for a few years now, I guess.

    ReplyDelete
  29. I've been following for a year now!

    ReplyDelete
  30. I'm not exactly sure how long I've been reading Momma Told Me. I think it's been at least 2 years.

    ReplyDelete
  31. I've been reading for about a year and a half. I love your blog!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Just found you via this contest!

    ReplyDelete
  33. I'm pretty new to your blog and like the recipes the most especially as they're super easy to make (apparently I'm not fond of standing in the kitchen for hours, but who could blame me, ha).

    ReplyDelete
  34. I'm new to the blog. I always enjoy seeing both recipes and giveaway posts.

    ReplyDelete
  35. Not sure but near 6 months I think

    ReplyDelete
  36. I am not really sure.I have been following you a long long time!

    ReplyDelete
  37. I am a new momma reader of momma told me blog and I like it here!!

    ReplyDelete
  38. I have been following for a couple of years and love your blog! I love the recipes and of course the giveaways are always the bomb!

    ReplyDelete
  39. I have been reading for a few years. Thanks for sharing with us.

    ReplyDelete
  40. I believe I've been a fan/reader for almost a year now. I love the giveaways and reviews the most.

    ReplyDelete
  41. I think i have been reading you for about two years now. I love the reviews on new products and the giveaways you offer. I appreciate all your hard work and dedication as a blogger and hope to continue reading for many more years.

    ReplyDelete
  42. I am new, really not sure maybe 3 months

    ReplyDelete
  43. I am not sure exactly how long I have been following the blog, but over two years for sure.

    ReplyDelete
  44. I've been with your blog for about three years now.

    ReplyDelete
  45. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. This comment has been removed by the author.

      Delete
  46. I'm not quite sure how long I've been a reader, I would guess 4 years or more maybe? Love your blog! I love to read more recipes..love your recipes especially your ice cream one oh and more giveaways!

    ReplyDelete
  47. I've just found this blog! I'd like to see more recipes, this one is really cute and looks tasty.

    ReplyDelete
  48. I have been a subscriber for at least 5 years.

    ReplyDelete
  49. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  50. I have never read this blog. But I do love recipes, so hopefully I will see some on this blog.

    ReplyDelete
  51. I just started reading it and I love it.

    ReplyDelete
  52. I'm not sure exactly when I found mommatoldme, but it was when it had another name. It's probably been 3-4 years.

    ReplyDelete
  53. I just started reading mommatoldmeblog. This is one of my first posts and I love it! Such great photos and recipes!

    ReplyDelete
  54. I have been following for about 3 years now. Love the fashion and recipe posts.

    ReplyDelete
  55. I think that it is about 3 years. I really enjoy your posts.Cheryl Abdelnour cjabdelnour@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  56. I can't remember exactly how long I have been following you and reading your blog. However, I think it has been three years.

    ReplyDelete
  57. I can't remember, it has not been long. I love your recipes and these little nests are adorable :)

    ReplyDelete
  58. These are adorable and so pretty!
    I'm not sure how long I've been a follower....a long time though.
    Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  59. Gosh I can't remember what I did last week! I would guess a year or two minimum that I've been reading your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  60. I've been reading your blog for a little over a month and really enjoy it! I'd love to see more recipe posts :)

    Blessings,
    Edye

    ReplyDelete
  61. I have been reading your blog for a few week now. I am enjoying it!

    ReplyDelete
  62. I have be reading you blog for about 2 years now. I love all the fun recipe ideas.

    ReplyDelete
  63. I am a new follower to this blog. I would like to see easy DIY home projects and healthy recipes.

    ReplyDelete
  64. I'm not really sure how long I have been a reader, but I think it has been at least three years and maybe more. I always like the reviews and the recipes. Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  65. I've been an on and off reader for about four years now. I would like to see some DIY projects and giveaways. I LOVE your layout, though! Very awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  66. I've been in for at least 2 years. Always smile when I read your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  67. Only been reading for a few weeks now.

    ReplyDelete
  68. I have been reading your blog for maybe four years now. I am sure I found your blog through a hop and have been reading ever since. I love fun recipes like this, would like to see more of those and other easy DIY projects.

    ReplyDelete
  69. This is my first time reading momma told me blog. It is cute, I will bookmark the site.

    ReplyDelete
  70. Gosh, it has been a very long time. I joined twitter in 2009 and I think I followed you within that first year or so. It has to be 5 years or more. I like your quirkiness, and I like the advice , recipes and the things you say. I like you because you are different. I havent had the time I used to, due to personal stuff haappening, but glad I am visiting now. I also like all the blogpop folks!

    ReplyDelete
  71. I think I have been following you for more than a year. I do not remember exactly. I know that I am not a new follower.

    ReplyDelete
  72. Just today. I'm liking it. Great job. :)

    ReplyDelete
  73. Wow...I don't know how long it's been, but I would guess it's been at least four years. This has always been one of my favorite blogs, but I only pop in occasionally (not much time for blogs usually).

    ReplyDelete
  74. I am fairly new to your blog. I discovered you while participating in giveaway hops!

    ReplyDelete
  75. i just found your blog today in this blog hop!

    ReplyDelete
  76. My guess is I've been visiting here about a year. Good question, I need to add you to my bookmarks.

    ReplyDelete
  77. I began reading this blog about a year ago and love all these fun creative recipes!

    ReplyDelete
  78. I've been reading for 2 or 3 years. I love all the recipes - they are so creative!

    ReplyDelete
  79. I love learning new easy, simple recipes! I'm brand new to this blog! Thanks for the chance!

    ReplyDelete
  80. I have been reading for about 3 months now

    ReplyDelete
  81. I've been a reader for 2-3 years. I'd love to see more great recipes like this one!

    ReplyDelete
  82. I've been reading for years!! I love the reviews and giveaways :)

    ReplyDelete
  83. It has been so long to remember how long exactly. I would say about 3 years now.

    ReplyDelete
  84. I would have to say i've been a follower for over a year or so! I love all of your reviews and giveaways!

    ReplyDelete
  85. I do not remember how long I have been following and reading Momma Told Me Blog but it has been at least a year. I love the giveaways.

    ReplyDelete
  86. I have been following Momma Told Me for a year or more. I enjoy your open writing and the giveaways are fun too.

    ReplyDelete
  87. I've been following for a couple of years now! I take breaks, but I always come back for more! :)

    coriwestphal at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  88. I believe I've been reading for over close to 3 years now . thanks !!! I love the recipes too post of giveaways been a pleasure.

    ReplyDelete
  89. I have been reading now for about 2 years! I love to see posts for simple home cooked recipes!

    ReplyDelete
  90. I've been reading about for about 2 weeks :-) I look forward to reading more dessert recipes!

    ReplyDelete
  91. I think I've been reading for about a year. I love recipes - any recipes are fun to me!

    ReplyDelete
  92. I have been reading this blog for over a year. I found Momma Told Me while participating in a Blog Hoop. There are so many things I enjoy about the site....I enjoy the articles about fashion, recipes and the giveaways.

    ReplyDelete
  93. I have been reading the blog for 4 plus years. I love the recipe posts because they are so easy to follow.

    ReplyDelete
  94. I've been reading for quite a while now! My friend introduced me to you! I love your recipe posts the most! :)

    ReplyDelete
  95. I was just introduced to this blog. I love reading it already!

    ReplyDelete
  96. I have been reading your blog less than a year. I love to read recipes, crafts, gardening, pet care, genealogy and baking tips.

    ReplyDelete
  97. i have been reading your blog less than 6 months, I love the recipes, pet care and baking tips

    ReplyDelete
  98. I am a new reader to the blog & would like to see some household decorating tips & hacks!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. And I enjoy your recipes section because I'm always looking for new ideas to make for my kids, thanks!

      Delete
  99. I cannot remember how long but I enjoy the recipes & giveaways!

    ReplyDelete
  100. I have been following, Momma Told Me, for a few years. I had started following when there were those fashionista events 2 x a year. I love any of the fashion posts.

    ReplyDelete
  101. I have been a reader for a little over a year! I would love to see some topics about hair and makeup for moms in their thirties and forties! My age is creeping up on me and I would love some advice on how to keep up!

    ReplyDelete
  102. I guess I have been reading for more than 2 years now. Thanks for the Giveaway ")

    ReplyDelete
  103. I have been reading your blog about a month. I like what I have seen so far.

    ReplyDelete
  104. I've only been following for a few months.. pretty great stuff!

    ReplyDelete
  105. I haven't been reading it for long at all pretty new but so far I really like the recipes :) I was the hit of granddaughters birthday party with the fruity pebbles fudge lol

    ReplyDelete
  106. I have been reading your blog for well over 2 years. I love your recipes.

    ReplyDelete
  107. I have been reading this blog less than 2 yrs.

    ReplyDelete