Coconut Nests

Coconut Nests are an easy Easter dessert made with sweetened flaked coconut and egg whites. These chewy coconut cookies are shaped into little nests and filled with jelly beans or chocolate eggs — a perfect kid-friendly Easter baking recipe.

Prep Time: 10 minutes     Bake Time: 18–20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes    Yield: 8-10 nests

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Frosting (optional, for filling)
• Jelly beans or chocolate mini eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine coconut, sugar, flour, and salt.
3. Stir in egg whites and vanilla; mix until well combined.
4. Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto prepared baking sheet.
5. Press your thumb gently into the center of each cookie to form a nest shape.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
7. Allow cookies to cool completely.
8. Add a small drop of frosting in the center and place jelly beans or chocolate eggs inside to resemble a nest.

Kid Tip: Let children press the thumb indentions and place the “eggs” in the cooled nests for a fun hands-on Easter activity.

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