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A plate of coconut macaroons with dark chocolate centers and chopped nuts, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar

Bird's Nest Coconut Macaroons

A sweet treat consisting of coconut macaroons shaped like nests and filled with melted chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 1 /2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Confectioners ' sugar for dusting

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Mix sweetened condensed milk, egg whites, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. Add shredded coconut to the bowl and stir until the coconut is evenly moistened.
  4. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of the coconut mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Shape each ball into a nest-like shape, creating a small indentation in the center.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the macaroons are lightly golden brown on the edges.
  7. Remove the macaroons from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  8. Transfer the macaroons to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
  10. Drizzle the melted chocolate into the center of each macaroon, creating a 'bird's nest' effect.
  11. Refrigerate the macaroons for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.