With Easter just around the corner I thought I should hop to it and make something festive! As a general rule I try to keep things simple. So nothing dipped, coated or too time consuming. These little bird nests come together fairly easy with only a few ingredients and kids will love getting their hands in there to help out. Especially when it comes to testing the mini eggs!
Easter Bird Nests
Serves: 10-12 nests
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch salt
- 3 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread warmed slightly or melted chocolate
- Mini easter eggs or jelly beans
Instructions
- Combine milk, egg white, vanilla and salt. Add in the coconut and stir until well blended.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and gather mixture into 10-12 balls. Place on parchment paper and lightly indent the middle using a spoon or your fingers, creating a nest.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once cooled, pour a small amount of chocolate in the middle. Allow the chocolate to sit a few minutes before placing mini eggs or jelly beans on top.
