Easter Egg Nests

Make charming presentations for holiday candies with these miniature birds' nests, fashioned from shredded coconut, milk, melted almond bark and a touch of food coloring. The recipe calls for green food coloring, but feel free to experiment!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 113 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
• 3 drops green food coloring
• ½ teaspoon milk
• 6 ounces white confectioners' coating

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix food coloring with milk; add coconut and mix until evenly tinted; set aside.

Step 2

Melt confectioners' coating over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring every 15 to 30 seconds until smooth. Mix with coconut mixture and place by spoonfuls on waxed paper. Shape mixture like a bird's nest, making a slight indentation in the center of each one.

Step 3

Cool completely and decorate by placing candies in the center of each nest.