Coconut Cookie Nests Serves: Ingredients: * 2 large egg whites * 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut * 1/3 cup granulated sugar * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract * 1/8 teaspoon salt * 4 colors of food coloring (optional) * 12 NESTLÉ CRUNCH or BUTTERFINGER NestEggs Procedure: Too sweet to hide, these fun Coconut Cookie Nests are the perfect addition to your Easter festivities.
With delicious egg-shaped chocolates nestled atop colorful cookie nests, these easy-to-make treats are sure to create a "hoppy" Easter.
Level: Adults and kids 2 and up
Estimated Times: 40 mins. PREHEAT oven to 325° F. Lightly grease and flour baking sheet.
WHISK egg whites until frothy in medium bowl. Stir in coconut, sugar, flour, vanilla extract and salt until well blended. Divide coconut mixture into 4 bowls. Add 1 to 2 drops different color food coloring to each bowl; mix until colors are dispersed evenly. Drop by tablespoonfuls into 12 mounds 1 1/2 inches apart. Press centers in slightly to form nests.
BAKE for 20 to 22 minutes or until set and lightly golden brown. Remove baking sheet to a wire rack. Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes; transfer nests to wire rack to cool completely. Place 1 Nestlé NestEgg in each nest before serving. Posted by: sweetie29302 |