Description
These delightful chocolate coconut nests are perfect for spring celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (Lily’s chocolate chips used)
- 24 Cadbury mini eggs (or jelly beans, macadamia nuts as alternatives)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread shredded coconut onto a baking sheet. Toast for 5-10 minutes until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Allow coconut to cool. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals until smooth.
- Mix coconut and chocolate together in a large bowl.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture onto parchment paper, shaping into a nest. Top each with 2-3 mini eggs.
- Let nests set at room temperature or speed up by chilling in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- These nests can be customized with different types of candy or nut toppings.
- For a healthier option, consider using dark chocolate and additional nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 nests
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg