Coconut Macaroon Nests Cookies

Easter coconut nests with white chocolate and Cadbury eggs in the nest,

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 Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups shredded sweetened coconut
⅓ cup granulated sugar
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon kosher 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/163°C. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together 1 ⅓ cups shredded sweetened coconut, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour , and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 2 egg whites, and ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract just until blended.
Mix the egg white mixture into the coconut mixture until 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 1 cup white chocolate morsels, melted into a piping bag, fill each well with chocolate. Immediately place three of the 21-24 candy-coated chocolate mini eggs 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.

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