No Bake Coconut Nests with candy eggs are a must-make Easter treat. These little bites of sweetness are so easy to make and only require a few ingredients. Plus, they're always a hit with kids and adults alike.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- They're no bake, so you don't have to turn on the oven.
- These Coconut Bird Nest Cookies only require a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
- Plus, they're super cute and always a hit with the kids!
🧾 Ingredient List
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- sweetened shredded coconut
- granulated white sugar
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- egg whites, room temperature
- pure vanilla extract
- white chocolate morsels melted
- candy-coated chocolate mini eggs
🍲 Equipment
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, stir together the coconut, sugar, flour, and salt.
Whisk together the egg whites and vanilla just until blended.
Mix into the coconut mixture until completely blended
Divide the mixture into 2 inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Using a teaspoon, press a well into the center.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
Remove from the oven and cool completely.
Transfer the melted white chocolate into a piping bag and fill each well with chocolate. Immediately place three candies into each well.
Allow the chocolate to set completely prior to storing or serving.
❄️ Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Store these Coconut Nest Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
👩🏻🍳 Eileen's Tips for Success
Expert Tip: If you can't find sweetened shredded coconut, you can use unsweetened and add an extra 2 tablespoons of sugar to the recipe.
Variations
- If you want to change up the flavor of these cookies, you can try using different types of chocolate, like milk or dark chocolate.
- You could also use almond extract in place of the vanilla extract.
- If you're looking for a little more crunch in your cookies, you can try adding some chopped nuts, like almonds or walnuts.
- I topped my coconut easter nest cookies with Cadbury Mini Eggs, but you could also use Robin Egg or even Reese's Mini Eggs.
🥣 Serving Suggestions
- Honey Glazed Ham is always on the table for our family Easter dinner.
- Grilled Asparagus is a simple side dish that takes no time at all to make, and makes a perfect holiday side dish.
- Candied Carrots are both sweet and savory and they disappear from the Easter table quickly.
🍽 Similar recipes
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- Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are classic cookies that the entire family will love.
- Cake Mix Cookies are soft and only require a few simple ingredients to make, they are perfect when you are in a hurry.
📋Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use any type of chocolate that you'd like for this recipe.
Yes, you can make these cookies up to two days in advance. Just store them in an airtight container.
Yes, you can just use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate over the cookies.
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📖 Recipe
Coconut Macaroon Nests Cookies
Equipment Needed:
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Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate morsels, melted
- 21-24 candy-coated chocolate mini eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 °F. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the coconut, sugar, flour, and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg whites and vanilla just until blended.
- Mix into the coconut mixture until completely blended
- Divide the mixture into 2 inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Using a teaspoon, press a well into the center of each ball.
- Bake the coconut macaroons for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
- Remove the baking tray from the oven and cool completely.
- Transfer the melted white chocolate into a piping bag and fill each well with chocolate. Immediately place three candies into each well.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely prior to storing or serving.