Easter Nest Cookies

Dairy Free
Easter Nest Cookies
60 min.
24
194kcal

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Get ready to celebrate Easter with a delightful treat that will bring joy to both kids and adults alike—Easter Nest Cookies! These charming cookies are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, making them the perfect addition to your holiday festivities. With a delightful combination of a soft, buttery cookie base topped with fluffy white frosting and colorful coconut, these cookies resemble little nests ready to be filled with sweet jelly beans.

What makes these cookies even more special is that they are dairy-free, allowing everyone to indulge without worry. In just 60 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 delicious cookies that are sure to impress your family and friends. The process is simple and fun, especially when it comes to decorating your nests with vibrant coconut and candy. Imagine the smiles on the faces of your loved ones as they bite into these sweet, chewy delights!

Whether you're hosting an Easter brunch, a springtime gathering, or simply looking for a fun baking project to do with the kids, these Easter Nest Cookies are a must-try. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the baking magic begin! Your taste buds will thank you, and your holiday celebrations will be all the sweeter with these delightful cookies on the table.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • cup coconut flakes flaked
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon flour all-purpose
  • 24 servings purple gel food coloring 
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • 24 servings gourmet jelly beans 
  • pouch sugar cookie mix (1 lb 1.5 oz)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375 F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, butter and egg until dough forms.
  2. Shape dough into 24 (2-inch) balls.
  3. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  4. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  5. Frost cookies.
  6. Add coconut to a 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag.
  7. Add 2 to 3 drops food color, shaking bag to blend color. It may be necessary to add 1 to 2 teaspoons water to help disperse the color evenly or additional food color until desired color is reached.
  8. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon coconut onto each cookie. Top with jelly beans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories194kcal
Protein2.61%
Fat38.75%
Carbs58.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.92
Glycemic Load
4.31
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4147826054174%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:194kcal
9.7%
Fat:8.41g
12.94%
Saturated Fat:3.03g
18.95%
Carbohydrates:28.65g
9.55%
Net Carbohydrates:28.06g
10.2%
Sugar:19.5g
21.67%
Cholesterol:6.82mg
2.27%
Sodium:119.28mg
5.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.27g
2.55%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.01%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.8%
Vitamin A:122.67IU
2.45%
Fiber:0.59g
2.35%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.33%
Selenium:1.35µg
1.93%
Vitamin K:1.86µg
1.77%
Folate:6.22µg
1.56%
Copper:0.03mg
1.51%
Iron:0.26mg
1.46%
Phosphorus:14.58mg
1.46%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.3%