Birds Nest Cookies
Birds Nest Cookies are named for their resemblance to bird nests with eggs.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 32 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Birds Nest Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Shape the dough into small balls and roll them in the shredded coconut.
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Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
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Fill each indentation with a small amount of jelly or jam.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
