Description
Bird nest cookies are delightful treats that resemble nests, filled with chocolate and topped with candy eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup candy eggs for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Using your fingers, create an indentation in the center of each dough ball to form the nest shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before placing candy eggs in the center of each cookie.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- You can substitute the coconut with crushed nuts for variation.
- Experiment with different types of candy for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: bird nest cookies, dessert, baking, cookies, chocolate, coconut