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Coconut Macaroon Nests with Nutella

April 3, 2012 by Kara Cook 22 Comments

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Easter recipe-macaroon nests with nutella

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. πŸ˜‰

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. πŸ™‚

If you like these, you might also like my Cream Cheese Nest Cookies. Guess we have a thing for nests around here! πŸ™‚

Coconut Macaroon Nests with Nutella

Yield: 2 dozen

Coconut Macaroon Nests with Nutella

Easter recipe-macaroon nests with nutella

Fun coconut macaroon nest cookies filled with nutella and candy eggs. A perfect Easter cookie!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes

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

  1. Combine all ingredients till well blended.
  2. Drop by spoonfuls on parchment lined cookie sheets.
  3. Make an indentation in the center to form a nest shape.
  4. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Fill each nest with about 1-2 tsp of Nutella, and top with a few candy eggs.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 204Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 3g
 

 

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Comments

  1. Melissa K.

    March 28, 2013 at 10:50 am

    These look adorable and delicious!

    Reply
    • Kara

      April 1, 2013 at 2:09 pm

      Thanks Melissa! Easter foods are so much fun, aren’t they?

      Reply
  2. Bert F Respicio Anderson

    March 11, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    Guess i will be trying these out for Easter this year… thanks… <3

    Reply
  3. Kym

    April 9, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Tried these for Easter and they were a hit πŸ™‚ Simple and yummy. I used my silpat when I baked them and it worked great!

    Reply
    • Kara

      April 1, 2013 at 2:08 pm

      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!

      Reply
    • Catherine

      March 20, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Hi, what’s a silpat?

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        March 27, 2018 at 9:24 am

        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.

        Reply
  4. Brittany

    April 4, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    These look so cute and yummy!

    Reply
    • Kara

      April 5, 2012 at 10:10 am

      Thanks Brittany!

      Reply
  5. Liz

    April 4, 2012 at 10:14 am

    How many will this make? Can’t wait to try them

    Reply
    • Kara

      April 4, 2012 at 11:25 am

      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!

      Reply
    • Liz

      April 4, 2012 at 11:29 am

      Thank you – perfect!

      Reply
  6. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers

    April 3, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    These are so cute! I love them πŸ™‚

    Reply
  7. Melinda

    April 3, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    I want to make these! Does wax paper work? I don’t have parchment paper.

    Reply
    • Kara

      April 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm

      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!

      Reply
  8. Le Chateau des Fleurs by Frenchy

    April 3, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. Kara

    April 3, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Thanks ladies! I hope you give them a try! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  10. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife

    April 3, 2012 at 10:23 am

    * Easter treat that is lol

    Reply
  11. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife

    April 3, 2012 at 10:22 am

    These are so cute! Perfect for an Easter treat!

    Reply
  12. Amanda

    April 3, 2012 at 7:23 am

    These sound / look yummy! Will have to give these a try in the next few days!

    Reply

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