Coconut Macaroon Easter Egg Nests
 
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Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • 1 package (14 oz.) flake coconut
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon almond (or vanilla) extract
  • 6 oz. Chocolate CANDIQUIK Coating
  • 1 bag chocolate egg candy
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix coconut, sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Lightly beat egg whites and almond extract together by hand. Add to coconut mixture and mix well.
  4. Drop by tablespoonful onto a well-greased and floured baking sheet. Press a finger in the center of each macaroon to form an indent for the nest.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Place on a wire baking rack to cool completely.
  6. Melt CandiQuik according to package directions and spoon a small amount into the center of each macaroon. Place 3 chocolate eggs in the chocolate center. Let set.
Recipe by Miss CANDIQUIK at http://blog.candiquik.com/coconut-macaroon-easter-egg-nests/