Description

Delight in these adorable Easter-themed Coconut Macaroons! These sweet, chewy treats are shaped like birds’ nests and topped with colorful mini eggs, making them the perfect springtime dessert or festive holiday treat.

Ingredients

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5 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1 package Cadbury mini eggs

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Mix Coconut Base: In a medium bowl, combine the coconut, condensed milk, salt, and almond extract. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.
Beat Egg Whites: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will help create a light and airy texture in the macaroons.
Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the coconut mixture, being careful not to deflate the egg whites too much.
Shape Macaroons: Drop the mixture by generous tablespoonfuls about 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Press your thumb into the center of each macaroon to form the shape of a nest.
Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, until the macaroons are set and delicately browned.
Cool: Remove the macaroons from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chips have melted completely.
Decorate: Drizzle some melted white chocolate into each macaroon nest and place 3 mini eggs on top to complete the bird’s nest look.

Notes

Store the macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For a twist, try using dark or milk chocolate chips instead of white chocolate.
You can substitute the almond extract with vanilla extract if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 macaroon
Calories: 120
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg