Description
These Easy Easter Nest Cookies are a delightful no-bake treat perfect for celebrating the holiday season. Made with a rich mixture of cocoa, butter, milk, sugar, rolled oats, and shredded coconut, these cookies are shaped into charming nests and decorated with colorful chocolate eggs. Ready in just about an hour, they offer a fun and festive way to enjoy a sweet snack that’s both simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Decorations
- Chocolate eggs (such as Cadbury Mini Eggs or Whoppers Robin Eggs)
Instructions
- Prep and Cook: Line baking sheets with wax paper. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Melt and whisk together over medium heat until smooth, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook for 5 minutes while whisking constantly to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Combine with Oats and Coconut: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the rolled oats and shredded coconut thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated, creating a sticky, chocolaty mixture.
- Shape Nests: Using a tablespoon, drop portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Press the center of each portion gently with your finger to create a small indentation. Place 2 to 3 chocolate eggs into each indentation, shaping the mixture around them to form nest-like cookies.
- Chill and Serve: Place the baking sheets in the refrigerator and chill the nests for at least 45 minutes until they are set and firm to the touch. Once chilled, enjoy your festive Easter nest cookies!
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier texture or quick-cooking oats for a softer bite.
- Ensure constant whisking during the boiling phase to prevent the mixture from sticking or burning.
- Store the nests in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can substitute shredded coconut with chopped nuts if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and milk alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
