Description
These Easy Easter Nest Cookies are a fun and festive no-bake treat that’s perfect for Easter. Made with simple ingredients like oats, coconut, and chocolate, they’re quick to assemble and great for kids to help with.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- Chocolate eggs (such as Cadbury Mini Eggs or Whoppers Robin Eggs)
Instructions
- Prep and Cook: Line baking sheets with wax paper. In a saucepan, melt butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder together, whisking until smooth. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Combine with Oats and Coconut: Remove from heat and stir in rolled oats and coconut until well combined.
- Shape Nests: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Create a small indentation in the center of each cookie and place 2-3 chocolate eggs in the center. Shape the cookies into nests with your fingers, if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 45 minutes to allow the cookies to set.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Variations:
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture for extra flavor.
- Use different types of chocolate candies for decoration.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
