Butter Rum Macaroon Nests
By
Crystal Schlueter
@crystalschlu
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I created these nests when I wanted to create a cookie version of a favorite childhood Easter candy.
Ingredients
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16 ozsweetened flaked coconut
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14 ozsweetened condensed milk
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1/2 tspbutter flavoring
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1/2 tsprum flavoring
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1/4 tspgreen food coloring
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144jelly beans
How to Make Butter Rum Macaroon Nests
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large cookie sheet.
- In a medium bowl stir together the coconut, milk, flavorings, & food coloring until combined. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Gently press the back of a teaspoon into each cookie to make a slight impression. Place cookies on a wire rack. Gently press 3 jelly beans into each impression. Cool before serving.
- *Note*
Vanilla and almond extract may be used in place of the butter & rum flavorings.
