Easter Coconut Macaroons
Easter Coconut Macaroons aka Birds Nest Cookies are an easy Easter dessert, top these macaroon cookies with melted chocolate and candy eggs.
Servings: 12
Calories: 297kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg white
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups sweetened coconut
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Chocolate Easter egg candy your favorite (I used mini malted milk eggs)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
- In a large bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, egg white, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until combined. Add in the coconut and mix well.
- With a spoon, or 1" ice cream scoop, drop 2 tablespoons of the macaroon mix and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Form the cookies into the shape of a bird's nest and leave the edges a little jagged. Press down the center with a measuring teaspoon sprayed with non-stick coconut spray to make a little dip.
- Bake cookies for 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden brown. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes or until they are firm and set. Remove with a spatula onto a cooling rack. Cool completely.
- On the stove, place a pan with a couple inches of water, and then a heatproof bowl over the pan with ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir and melt the chips, add ½ teaspoon vegetable oil and stir until mixed. Place about a tablespoon of melted chocolate in the center of each cookie. Place 3 egg candies in the center of each cookie. Set in fridge to fully set the chocolate.
- Make these 2-3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge.
Notes
baking tips:
Use a 1" ice cream scoop to get the cookies the same size. Press down the center with a measuring teaspoon sprayed with non-stick coconut spray to make a little dip.sweet condensed milk:
What can you substitute for sweet condensed milk? Add ½ or ⅔ cup unrefined sugar to a can of evaporated milk. You may need to heat to fully dissolve.decorate:
Add jelly beans, Easter candies, mini malted milk balls, or chocolate eggs.make ahead and storage:
Make these 2-3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge.Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1.4mg