COCONUT EGG NESTS

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Looking for an Easter activity that kids will enjoy assembling and eating? Try these sweet birds nest cookies. They're a snap to make and call for just a few ingredients. -Tonya Hamrick, Wallace, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
6 drops green food coloring
1 drop yellow food coloring
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
36 jelly beans

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir in food coloring until blended. Stir in coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper into 12 mounds. Make an indentation in the center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Fill each with three jelly beans. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 7g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Nicholas Kareem
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I just added too much sugar. Next time I'll use less.


namulondo bridget
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought I'd give these a try. I'm so glad I did! They were delicious.


Mitchel Humphrey
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These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Alphus Good luck
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.


Mizan Tech
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These were really good, but I think I would have liked them better with a different type of chocolate.


Poetry
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but mine didn't turn out as cute as the ones in the picture.


Benedict Benedict
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These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Nyi phyo Khant
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I made these for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best coconut egg nests he's ever had.


Shamal khan
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These were really easy to make and they turned out so cute! I'm definitely going to make them again for Easter.


Mr.Worldwide
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these were still really good.


Swopnil Subedi
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These were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think I just added too much sugar.


colten merrill
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My kids loved these! They were so excited to help me make them.


Jemimah Opata
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I used almond flour instead of all-purpose flour and they turned out great!


Nuwairat Ally
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These are so cute and easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Nishal amiirah
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I made these for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Tony Hong
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These coconut egg nests were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. The coconut and chocolate chips added a nice touch of sweetness and texture.