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A wooden board with coconut nests holding pastel-colored chocolate eggs. More nests are visible on another board and scattered eggs around them.

Easy Coconut Easter Egg Recipe for Cookies

Sarita Harbour
This easy coconut Easter egg recipe creates colorful, festive nest cookies kids love. Perfect for brunch, snacking, or using up leftover mini Easter eggs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 15 cookies
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shredded coconut divided
  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 ounces white chocolate melted
  • Mini chocolate eggs such as Cadbury Mini Eggs

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of shredded coconut,the sweetened condensed milk, and the melted white chocolate.
  • Stir the mixture thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly mixed in and a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
  • Place the remaining 1 cup of shredded coconut in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop outportions of the coconut mixture, approximately 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each.
  • Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth, round balls.
  • Roll each coconut ball in the reserved shredded coconut,ensuring it is fully coated for a textured, nest-like appearance.
  • Using the back of a teaspoon (or your thumb), gently press anindentation into the center of each ball to create the appearance of a nest.
  • Arrange the nests on a parchment-lined baking sheet or prepared tray.
  • Place the tray of coconut nests into the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
  • Once chilled, remove the nests from the refrigerator. Place three mini chocolate eggs in the center indentation of each nest.
  • Gently press the eggs into place to ensure they stay secure.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the
refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
Keyword coconut easter cookies, coconut easter egg, coconut easter egg recipe for cookies
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