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Crispy Coconut Nest Cookies with Candy Eggs

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These festive cookies feature a crispy coconut and oat base shaped into adorable nests, each filled with colorful candy eggs. Perfect for Easter or spring celebrations, they’re quick to make, kid-friendly, and irresistibly chewy and crisp.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (160 g) sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup (80 g) quick oats
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup (160 g) candy-coated chocolate eggs (e.g., Cadbury Mini Eggs)
  • Jelly beans or gummy eggs (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded coconut, quick oats, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Let sit for 2–3 minutes if dough seems loose.
  6. Using a heaping tablespoon or medium cookie scoop, portion dough onto the baking sheet, spacing nests about 2 inches apart.
  7. With damp fingers, shape each mound into a round nest and make a small indent in the center.
  8. Bake for 14–17 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until edges are golden brown.
  9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cool, gently press 2–3 candy eggs into the center of each nest. Optionally, brush a bit of honey or melted chocolate in the center to help eggs stick.
  11. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, use certified gluten-free oats. Substitute coconut oil for butter for a dairy-free version. Watch coconut closely while baking to prevent burning. Let cookies cool completely before adding candy eggs for best results. Shape nests with damp fingers or the back of a spoon. Store undecorated nests in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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