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Almond M&M Easter Nests


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  • Author: Natalie McLaury
  • Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
  • Yield: 20 (2 cookies/serving) 1x

Description

Dyed Coconut and Almond M&Ms are transformed into adorable little nests and eggs, perfect for an Easter dessert!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) flour
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1ml) salt
  • 3/4 cup (180g) butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) sugar
  • 3/4 tsp (3ml) almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (187.5g) coconut
  • red & yellow food coloring
  • 1 bag Almond M&M’s (pastel colored)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients and set aside.
  2. With a stand or handheld mixer, cream butter and cheese; add sugar and almond extract, beating until fluffy.
  3. Gradually beat in flour mixture and 1 cup (75g) of coconut.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes (or until firm enough to handle)
  5. Take 1/2 (37.5g) cup of coconut and tint with 1-2 drops red coloring (place in a covered container, add food coloring, and shake until evenly tinted). Take another 1/2 cup (37.5g) coconut and tint with 1-2 drops yellow food coloring. Toss tinted coconut with remaining 1/2 cup (37.5g) of (white) coconut.
  6. Roll large tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Roll each in coconut until lightly coated.
  7. Place balls on greased cookie sheets and press 2-3 M&Ms into each cookie.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes at 350F. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to serve.
  • Prep Time: 60 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
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