Coconut Nests

Name: Coconut Nests
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 6 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped; 6 drops green food coloring; 1 drop yellow food coloring; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 36 jelly beans

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These coconut nests are so easy and fun to make, the kiddos can join in! They don't require any cooking, look delightful on the table for spring celebrations and are quite yummy to snack on.

Ingredients

6 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
6 drops green food coloring
1 drop yellow food coloring
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
36 jelly beans

Directions

In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir in food coloring until blended. Stir in coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper into 12 mounds. Make an indentation in the center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Fill each with 3 jelly beans. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 127 calories, 7g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Looking for an Easter activity that kids will enjoy assembling and eating? Try these sweet birds nest cookies. They're a snap to make and call for just a few ingredients. —Tonya Hamrick, Wallace, West Virginia

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