Description
Easter Birds Nest Cookies are delightful treats perfect for the holiday. These cookies resemble bird nests and are filled with chocolate and candy eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup candy eggs (e.g., Cadbury Mini Eggs)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using your thumb, create an indentation in the center of each cookie to form a nest shape.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately press a few candy eggs into the center of each cookie.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, replace half the flour with cocoa powder.
- Experiment with different types of candy eggs for varied flavors.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easter cookies, bird nest cookies, chocolate cookies, holiday baking