Dessert for 24
Bird’s Nest Cookies
Sweet coconut cookies hold chocolate eggs in small centers and bake until lightly golden and set.
Typical price
$7.93for 4 servings
$1.98 per serving$7.93 for 4
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- 27 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 90 oz | $40.50Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 17 oz | $4.95Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.96Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $47.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 90 candy coated chocolate eggs
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet.
- Stir the coconut, flour, condensed milk, vanilla, and salt into a sticky dough.
- Scoop 24 portions onto the sheet and press a small hollow into each one.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies for 4 minutes, then press chocolate eggs into the centers.
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