This is a tradition at Easter in our family! A delicate butter cookie, decorated with colored coconut to look like a little nest and filled with chocolate covered almonds or peanuts.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
148 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Step 2
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla, then gradually beat in the dry ingredients.
Step 3
Divide the coconut into three separate containers (see Cook's Note). Color one portion red, one yellow, and leave one plain. Toss the colored coconut together with the plain.
Step 4
Roll cookie dough into walnut-sized balls, then roll the balls in the coconut mixture. Place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet. Press 1 candy into the center of each cookie.
Step 5
Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove from the oven and press 2 more candies into the center of each cookie. Return to the oven to continue baking for another 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flaked coconut
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ cup butter, room temperature
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
