Bird’S Nest Cookies Recipe

Name: Bird’S Nest Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 1-1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature; 2/3 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/3 cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 3 cups All-purpose Flour; 1-1/2 cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut; FOR THE CARAMEL:; 5-1/2 ounces, weight Chewy Caramels (like Werther's Or Kraft); 3 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream; FOR THE DECORATION:; 1-1/2 bag (10 Oz. Size) Cadbury Mini Eggs

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
1-1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
2/3 cups Granulated Sugar
1/3 cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3 cups All-purpose Flour
1-1/2 cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut
FOR THE CARAMEL:
5-1/2 ounces, weight Chewy Caramels (like Werther's Or Kraft)
3 Tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
FOR THE DECORATION:
1-1/2 bag (10 Oz. Size) Cadbury Mini Eggs

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For the cookies:
2
Preheat oven to 350 F.
3
In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream butter, sugars, and salt on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add vanilla; mix for 1 minute. Add flour one cup at a time on low speed; mix until flour is just incorporated.
4
Place coconut on a large plate. Roll 1 1/4-inch balls of dough between the palms of your hands, and then roll in the shredded coconut. You will need to gently press the coconut into the dough with your fingers and palms.
5
Place the coated balls on a Silpat- or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and make a well in each cookie with your thumb. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom edges. Remove from oven.
6
After removing the cookies from the oven, use the back of a spoon to reinforce the well in each cookie. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, before removing to a cooling rack to cool.
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For the caramel:
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Unwrap the caramels and place in a medium saucepan with the cream, over medium-low heat. Stirring constantly, cook the mixture until the caramels have completely melted; remove from heat. Working quickly, fill the well of each cookie using a teaspoon.
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For the decoration:
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Place 3 Cadbury Mini Eggs into the caramel on top of each cookie.

852

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES:, 1-1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature, 2/3 cups Granulated Sugar, 1/3 cups Light Brown Sugar, Packed, and more.

Yes, Bird’S Nest Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bird’S Nest Cookies

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