These crunchy cookies are so simple to make and require just three ingredients. Kids of all ages get a kick out of eating the M&M “eggs” out of the chow mein noodle “nests.” Plus, grandkids enjoy making the nests just as much as they do eating them—proof of which you’ll find here—so we’ll call this entry not only a recipe but a craft activity, too.

12-ounce package chow mein noodles

12 ounces vanilla candy coating, broken into the pre-cut squares

12-ounce package M&Ms (you likely won't use entire package, but that allows for nibbling)

Cover a couple cookie sheets or countertop with wax paper for plopping the “nests.”

In large bowl, empty bag of chow mein noodles. In small bowl, microwave the squares of candy coating 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between and until smooth. Do not overcook! It takes only about a total of one minute or two, depending on the wattage of your microwave.

When coating is melted, pour over noodles, gently tossing to coat all relatively evenly. Using a spoon, plop little piles of "nests" onto the wax paper, flattening slightly for a spot for the eggs. No need spending a lot of time perfecting the nests; “sticks” sticking out is okay.

Quickly lay three or four M&M “eggs’ in each nest , pressing ever so slightly into the nest so they stick to the candy coating when it hardens.

Allow nests to cool completely until candy coating has hardened.

Makes about 30 nests, depending on size of each nest.