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Coconut Birds Nest Cookies

Coconut Birds Nest Cookies: Fun, No-Bake Easter Treats

Coconut Birds Nest Cookies are delicious, easy, no-bake treats perfect for Easter celebrations.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 14 oz Shredded Coconut Opt for sweetened for extra sweetness.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Acts as the binding agent.
  • 1 cup Easter Chocolate Mini Eggs or Jelly Beans Substitute with any small chocolate or candy egg.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Muffin pan
  • spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-count muffin pan.
  2. Combine 14 oz. of shredded coconut with a can of sweetened condensed milk in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Spoon the coconut mixture into the greased muffin pan, pressing firmly to form a nest shape.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
  5. Allow the nests to cool completely for at least 30 minutes before filling with mini Easter eggs or jelly beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow nests to cool completely before adding chocolate eggs to avoid melting.

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