I pinned a bunch of Easter recipes on Pinterest. So many that I couldn’t decide which ones to make. Am I the only one who thinks it’s harder to choose a recipe than actually make it? I can pour over cookbooks and scour pinterest for hours trying to choose a stinkin’ recipe. I sure hope I’m not alone in my craziness. 😉
To take the pressure off of myself, I let my family vote on the Easter treats they wanted. These macaroon nests from Maria at Two Peas & Their Pod won out. I’m sure the Nutella and the candy had something to do with it. These little nest cookies are super cute, and they taste divine! Maria used a different recipe, but I went with the same one I make Chocolate Dipped Macaroons with. I already knew we loved those!
They are super easy to make, and my kids had fun decorating them, especially the seven year old. He loved them! In fact, we had the following conversation yesterday:
Justin: “Mom, have you posted that recipe for the nest cookies we made last night?”
Me: “Not yet.”
Justin: “Well, you’d better hurry! They were so good that you’ll probably get like a million hits.” (Thanks for the vote of confidence buddy.)
So without further adieu, I give you Coconut Macaroons with Nutella. Go make some with your kiddos. 🙂
If you like these, you might also like my Cream Cheese Nest Cookies. Guess we have a thing for nests around here! 🙂
Coconut Macaroon Nests with Nutella
Coconut Macaroon Nests with Nutella
Fun coconut macaroon nest cookies filled with nutella and candy eggs. A perfect Easter cookie!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup flour
- 5 1/2 cups coconut
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- For the nests:
- 1/2 cup Nutella (more or less)
- Easter egg shaped candies (peanut M&M's, Cadbury milk chocolate eggs, jelly beans, and Reese's PB eggs all work great)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients till well blended.
- Drop by spoonfuls on parchment lined cookie sheets.
- Make an indentation in the center to form a nest shape.
- Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Fill each nest with about 1-2 tsp of Nutella, and top with a few candy eggs.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 204Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 3g
These look adorable and delicious!
Thanks Melissa! Easter foods are so much fun, aren’t they?
Guess i will be trying these out for Easter this year… thanks… <3
Tried these for Easter and they were a hit 🙂 Simple and yummy. I used my silpat when I baked them and it worked great!
I really need to get a Silpat, that’s for sure! I don’t know why I keep putting it off. Glad they were such a hit!
Hi, what’s a silpat?
It is a silicone baking liner. I love mine and use them almost every day. Silpat is my favorite brand, but others work well too. I buy mine on amazon.
These look so cute and yummy!
Thanks Brittany!
How many will this make? Can’t wait to try them
It depends on the size, but I got at least 15 nests. I can’t remember exactly because my boys started eating them before I counted. LOL!
Thank you – perfect!
These are so cute! I love them 🙂
I want to make these! Does wax paper work? I don’t have parchment paper.
Melinda,
I don’t think you’re supposed to bake wax paper because the wax can melt into your food. I’d just try greasing the pan really well. Let me know if it works!
Yum Yum!!!
I would love if you link this and French posts you have to my French Obsession party on Monday! My readers would love it!
XOXO
Isabelle
Thanks ladies! I hope you give them a try! 🙂
* Easter treat that is lol
These are so cute! Perfect for an Easter treat!
These sound / look yummy! Will have to give these a try in the next few days!