Are you ready for an Easter/Spring treat? How about coconut bird nests?
These are so easy to make, you only need two ingredients for each kind. I used a 7 oz bag of sweetened coconut and melted chocolate chips for one, and another 7 oz bag of coconut mixed with one egg.
Start off with 1/4 cup of melted chocolate chips and add coconut. You can always add more chocolate chips or coconut until you get the right texture.
In a separate bowl use the same method for the egg mixture.
Shape them into nest. The egg mixture was a little harder to work with so I rolled them into balls and pressed down in the center. Place on a lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Once they’re golden brown remove from oven and allow them to cool.
I forgot to take pictures of the shaped chocolate nest but you put them on parchment paper and stick them in the fridge until the chocolate hardens. These didn’t take very long at all. Then add your favorite egg shaped candy. I think we’ve already established my love for these cadbury mini eggs :)
My favorite were the chocolate nest, they remind me of Mounds candy bars. I have a few more Easter treats in the works so plan on seeing them soon. Thanks for stopping by!
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Mmmm, those look amazing! I want some!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
Cute and looks yummy!
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So cute!! And super delish looking!
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Wowee! Those look SO good(and cute)!
Ohhhh, I can't wait to try the chocolate ones! Mounds are my favorite candy bar. I bet they would be good with dark chocolate, too! I'll be featuring these on my blog Saturday!
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I'm stopping on by from Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts and love this simple idea!!! I wish I would have seen this last week, when I was hosting an owl themed baby shower – these would have been a fun addition!
Those look great!
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Wow, those look so great! I've never seen this! I'm following from the Welcome Wednesday. Come visit me back!
Michelle @ Things Sent My Way
Yummy! I made something similar a few weeks ago using white chocolate haystacks as the nest. :) Stop by my blog sometime and check them out! I'm your newest follower and would love to have you as a follower, as well!
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That's it. I am making these.
These are adorable…plus they look delicious! Love it!
oh yeah! this looks delish and EASY!
on my to make list…
Blessings!
Lib
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How easy, love it!
I'd love to have you share this recipe on my weekly link up, Sweet Tooth Friday. I hope to see you there. http://alli-n-son.com/2011/04/07/jelly-bean-cookies/
Oh … YUM!!!
These are really cute! And so easy. Love it!
I love easy!!
I'm featuring this on my blog today!
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Yummy!! I'm soooooo making some of these!! Thanks for sharing!!
Yum, my hubby makes the best macaroons. I think I like the light colored slightly browned nest the best. Great pics,
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Adorable! Gonna make these with my kiddies…they'll love it!
~ Jill from 'Just dream, Jelly Bean!'
Oh yummy! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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Super cute and they look delish! Thanks so much for linkin up. Can't wait to see what you have for next week.
I think these qualify as an "egg dish"!
We are hosting an "EGG DISH" recipe linky party caleld THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS and would love for you to bring over this GREAT recipe!
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Great recipe! Looks yummy … ;0)
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Love this! They are almost too pretty to eat, but at the same time- chocolate and coconut – who could resist! Thanks for sharing this week!
Now this sounds so much better then all the ones I have seen online using the chow mein noodles! Thanks for sharing!!!
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Darling and delicious!
So simple… and they look gorgeous!
Thanks so much for sharing this at For the Kids Friday Link Party! I will be posting the next party tomorrow night. I hope to have you stop by and join us for another week sharing great ideas for our kids!!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Hey Crystal, I love your little birds nests. They turned out so cute. When I saw your egg one, I actually thought for a second it was hashbrowns, lol. That would be cute too, just need to come up with suitable eggs, clearly not candy, he he.
I loved it so much I FEATURED you, I hope it puts a smile on your face.
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So Adorable!!
I would love it if you would link it up to our What I Made Wednesday Linky Party!!
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going to the store first thing in the morning to buy the ingredients! So cute!!! I am going to bring them to Easter dinner on Sunday!
thanks for the inspiration!
Dandy
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Yummie I want some. Visitng from the Patches of Pink Link-up Party. I would love you to stop by and check out my my blog
~ Hugs Jacqueline
How cute is this?!! I love this idea! Even thought Easter has passed I still want to make these!
-Lindsay
Delighted Momma
My mom always made these! I am going to pins this recipe. :)
Would love to have link this up at Sunday Round UP!
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Heather
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These would be so much fun to make with my preschooler!
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As always so cute! Love them. I hope you’ll link up to my Hippity Hop Easter Project Hop.
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Cute treats. What kid wouldn’t love these nests. I am hosting a Spring contest. Come link this post up for a chance to win.
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Cute! I made some of these this week too! My recipe was coconut, sweetened condensed milk, flour and vanilla.
~Jamie
These are so adorable! :)
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