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Sugar Cookie Nests

Sugar Cookie Nests

5 from 1 vote
These adorable sugar cookie nests are made using a basic sugar cookie recipe as a base, which is then topped with a delightful green chocolate ganache and decorated with colorful egg-shaped chocolate candies. The combination of the sweet cookie, creamy ganache, and crunchy chocolate candy makes for a truly irresistible treat that is perfect for spring and Easter.
Servings 20 servings
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (110g) butter , room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache

  • 7 oz (200g) white chocolate , chopped
  • 1/3 cup (70g) whipping cream
  • 2 tsp (10g) green food coloring gel

To Decorate

  • egg shape chocolate candies

Instructions
 

Prepare the cookie dough.

  • In a medium bowl combine flour with baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl mix butter and sugar at medium-high speed until light and creamy. Add egg and beat until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and stir to incorporate.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, press to form a disk and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or if in a hurry freeze for 30 mins. The dough needs to be cold for easier rolling as this help the cookies keep their shape.

Meanwhile, prepare the white chocolate ganache.

  • Place chocolate and cream into a heat-proof bowl and place over very low heat, stirring constantly until completely melted. Add food coloring of your choice, if used.

Bake the cookies.

  • Preheat oven to 375 (190C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll the dough 1/8 to ¼ inch (3-6 mm) thick. Use a 3 inch (7.5 cm) round cutter and place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets. Re-roll scraps and repeat.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes, until lightly golden brown on the edges.
  • Let them cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets; remove and cool completely on wire rack.

Decorate the cookies.

  • Place the white chocolate ganache into a piping bag fitted with a 7 mm star tip and pipe circles of green ganache on top of cookies.
  • Decorate the cookie nests with egg shape candies.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 20Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 21.3gProtein: 2.5gFat: 10.1gSaturated Fat: 6.2gCholesterol: 29mgSugar: 10.5g
Calories: 185kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookie nests, Easter cookies, Easter nests, Easter recipes, sugar cookie nests