Description
Heavenly Coconut Macaroon Nutella Cookie Nests blend tropical coconut sweetness with rich chocolate hazelnut decadence. Delicate macaroon bases cradle silky Nutella, creating a playful dessert that whispers indulgence and charm for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Coconut Base:
- 3 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg white
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Decoration:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) Nutella
- 36 mini Easter eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 325°F and lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for perfect macaroon nests.
- Craft the coconut base by whisking sweetened condensed milk with egg white, incorporating vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to develop a rich, aromatic foundation.
- Integrate shredded coconut into the liquid mixture, stirring thoroughly until a cohesive, textured dough forms with uniform consistency.
- Carefully portion the coconut mixture onto the prepared sheet, using approximately two tablespoons for each nest and creating a gentle depression in the center using fingertips or the back of a spoon.
- Transfer the assembled nests into the preheated oven, allowing them to transform into golden-hued delicacies over approximately 20 minutes, watching for a delicate caramelized exterior.
- Remove the macaroons and permit complete cooling directly on the baking sheet, which helps maintain their structural integrity and prevents crumbling.
- Once thoroughly cooled, generously fill each nest’s center with creamy Nutella, creating a luxurious chocolate reservoir.
- Garnish each chocolatey nest with three miniature Easter eggs, nestling them carefully into the Nutella for a playful, festive presentation.
- Allow the assembled cookie nests a brief resting period to set, then serve and delight in these whimsical, decadent treats.
Notes
- Ensure coconut is finely shredded for smoother, more cohesive macaroon texture.
- Use room temperature egg white for better incorporation into the mixture.
- Wet your fingers slightly when shaping nests to prevent sticking and create cleaner edges.
- For gluten-free version, verify your sweetened condensed milk is certified gluten-free.
- Line baking sheet with silicone mat for more even browning an
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg