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Coconut Birds Nest Cookies

Delicious Coconut Birds Nest Cookies for Your Easter Joy

Coconut Birds Nest Cookies are a delightful, gluten-free treat perfect for Easter celebrations with just three ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Mixture
  • 3 cups Shredded Coconut Use unsweetened coconut to control sweetness.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk This binds the cookie mixture.
Filling
  • 1 cup Chocolate Mini Eggs Use pastel-colored eggs for Easter theme.
  • 1 cup Jelly Beans Choose favorite flavors.
Optional Decor
  • to taste Edible Glitter Adds a magical touch.
  • to taste cup Additional Shredded Coconut For topping.

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cooking spray

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-count muffin pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk and stir thoroughly.
  3. Spoon the mixture into each cup of the muffin pan, pressing firmly to create small nests.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top.
  5. Allow cookies to cool for at least 30 minutes before removal.
  6. Once cooled, press chocolate mini eggs and jelly beans into the nests.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use unsweetened coconut and allow nests to cool completely before filling to maintain shape.

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