Description
A delightful recipe for bird nest cookies perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until combined.
- Stir in the shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan version.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: bird nest cookies, dessert recipes, easy cookies