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Chocolate Coconut & Pretzel Bird Nest Cookies

Fun little no-bake cookies full of sweet and salty flavors and wonderfully crunchy textures.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of sweetened coconut shreds
  • 2 cups of pretzel sticks, lightly crushed
  • 11.5 ounces of milk chocolate (chips or bars)
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • hot water (optional)
  • "eggs" (peanut M&M's, junior mints, mini Cadbury eggs...)

Instructions

  • Add 11.5 ounces of milk chocolate in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium for 15 second increments until melted (add a teaspoon or two of boiling water if the chocolate seizes or is tough to whisk)
  • Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and whisk to combine 
  • Add 3 cups of coconut shreds and 2 cups of pretzel sticks and mix until fully combined 
  • Spray a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon with non stick spray and transfer tablespoons of the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet 
  • Use the back of the tablespoon to press a small indent in the center of the dough to form a small nest
  • Press your “eggs” into the nest
  • Chill the nest until set and enjoy!