Coconut Macaroon Nests Cookies

5 from 4 votes

Coconut Macaroon Nests Cookies

Delicious Coconut Macaroon Nests are a crunchy yet tender cookie topped with Easter egg chocolate candy. A festive Easter cookie for the entire family to enjoy.

Course Dessert, Easter dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword coconut macaroon nest cookies, coconut macaroon nests, Easter nest cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings cookies

Calories 257kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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rimmed baking sheet
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Measuring Spoons and Cups

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.

Notes

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Note: This recipe can be easily doubled.

Storage: Store these Coconut Nest Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Recipes written by Everyday Eileen are for information purposes. Eileen Kelly is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional data we provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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