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Coconut Macaroon Nests

Coconut Macaroon Nests for a Sweet Easter Celebration

Delightful Coconut Macaroon Nests are a perfect treat for Easter celebrations, combining chewy coconut with sweet richness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 nests
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 227
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nests
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 14 oz sweetened flaked coconut try unsweetened coconut if less sweetness is preferred
  • ¼ teaspoon salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk no substitutes recommended for best result
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla recommended for better flavor
For Decorating
  • to taste candy eggs can be substituted with jelly beans or chocolate pieces

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ⅔ cup of all-purpose flour, 14 oz. of sweetened flaked coconut, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
  3. Add 14 oz. of sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.
  4. Using a large cookie scoop, drop approximately 3 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Shape into nests, creating a small indentation in the center.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheets.
  6. Once cooled, fill the centers with candy eggs and enjoy these festive treats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1nestCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor. Keep an eye on the baking time to maintain a chewy texture. Allow cooling before adding candy eggs for best results.

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