Chocolate Bird's Nest Cookies

March 21, 2018

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The most adorable Bird\\\'s Nest cookies made with a sugar cookie bottom and buttercream frosting. These gourmet cookies are perfect for Easter and spring.

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter ( at room temperature )
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 + 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 + 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Coconut Topping
1 + 1/2 cups coconut flakes
1 + 1/2 teaspoons water
4-5 drops green food coloring
10-13 drops yellow food coloring
splash vanilla extract ( optional )
Frosting
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter ( at room temperature )
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt + a pinch
3 cups powdered (confectioners\' sugar)
1 + 1/2 teaspoons meringue powder
1/8 cup whole milk
45-50 chocolate egg candies
Spring sprinkles ( optional )

In a medium bowl, whisk flour and cocoa powder; set aside. In a stand mixer fit with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium-low until mixed, about 1 minute. Too much air from whipping will...
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Nutritions

Calories
1548

Sodium
226mg
9% DV

Fat
66g
102% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
242g
82% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 40g 204%

Polysaturated Fat 10g 63%

Monosaturated Fat 15g 96%

Cholesterol 133mg 44%

Sodium 226mg 9%

Potassium 95mg 2%

Protein 7g 15%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 4g 18%

Sugar 166g 333%

Vitamin A 1342IU 26%

Vitamin B6 0.99mg 49%

Vitamin C 3mg 5%

Calcium 152mg 15%

Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Nutritions

Calories
1375

Sodium
554mg
23% DV

Fat
120g
184% DV

Protein
17g
34% DV

Carbs
55g
18% DV

Fiber
8g
35% DV

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Fat

Saturated Fat 22g 112%

Polysaturated Fat 6g 39%

Monosaturated Fat 91g 570%

Cholesterol 63mg 21%

Sodium 554mg 23%

Potassium 384mg 10%

Protein 17g 34%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 8g 35%

Sugar 1g 3%

Vitamin A 734IU 14%

Vitamin B6 1mg 69%

Vitamin C 3mg 5%

Calcium 300mg 30%

Iron 2mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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