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Desserts » Cookies » Bird’s Nest Cookies

Bird’s Nest Cookies

Created by Amy Engberson 22 Comments

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Can you even think of anything cuter than Bird’s Nest Cookies for celebrating all things spring? They begin with a super yummy, yet simple thumbprint cookie rolled in walnuts. All that’s left is making these pretty little blue robin eggs and nestling them inside thier nest!  If you are looking for a delicious and festive Easter treat look no further!

Bird's Nest Cookies - with milk

Spring is right around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited! I’m ready to mow my lawn, wash my car, jog outside, open the windows and wear flip flops!

I have to remind myself I live in Eastern Idaho and just because we are enjoying gorgeous weather today doesn’t mean it won’t snow tomorrow.

That’s the way it works around here. They say if you don’t like the weather to just wait for an hour and it will change.

Well, regardless of what’s happening outside I’m pretending like spring is here to stay and the perfect way to celebrate is with the cutest little Bird’s Nest Cookies in the world!

My mom used to make these all the time when I was little. I’ve always remembered how incredibly delicious the perfectly colored the blue robin eggs were. Not only was the color spot on, those little eggs taste ah-mazing!

Bird's Nest Cookies - with milk

I’m not going to lie, I thought about just sticking malted eggs or some other store bought candy Easter eggs in the nest just to make the whole process simple.

I mean who has time to make and roll out their own candied Easter eggs?

Shortcuts in the kitchen save my  life everyday. But I’m here to tell you that sometimes not taking the easy way out is totally worth it.

No doubt, making your own blue robin eggs for these Bird’s Nest Cookies is worth every minute you spend on it! Seriously, make your kids wear dirty underwear if you have to but don’t skip the homemade eggs!

The eggs are my favorite part! And yes, when the cookie plate is passed around the dinner table I totally scope out the Bird’s Nest Cookie with the biggest eggs!

Don’t judge me, you’re going to do the same thing once you try them!

Aren’t Bird’s Nest Cookies about the most adorable thing you’ve ever seen? They just seem like the perfect way to welcome spring and they are absolutely adorable on Easter buffets!

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Bird's Nest Cookies

Bird's Nest Cookies begin with a simple thumbprint cookie then have the cutest, and most delicious, candy robin eggs nestled inside their nest! They are the cutest spring/Easter cookie!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • COOKIES:
  • 1 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
  • CANDY EGGS:
  • 2 T. butter
  • 3 T. light corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 drops blue food coloring adjust to personal preference
  • 1 drop green food coloring adjust to personal preference

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla. Cream.
  • Sift in flour. Add salt. Beat until combined.
  • Form cookies into Tablspoon sized balls. Roll in chopped walnuts.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Don't overbake. While cookies are hot make a thumbprint indention in them with your thumb. Remove to wire rack to cool.
  • Mix all Candy Egg ingredients together. The mixture will be thick. It's almost the consistency of play dough.
  • Once cookies have cooled roll little pieces of candy egg mixture into egg shapes. Make them small enough to fit in the cookie nests. Place 2-3 eggs in each cookie nest!
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Bird's Nest Cookies begin with a simple thumbprint cookie and have homemade candy eggs nestled inside! Easter!

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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Holidays Tagged With: cookies, Desserts, Easter, spring

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  1. karlynn says

    March 8, 2018 at 8:07 am

    My kiddos would love to help me in the kitchen making these.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Making these cookies is even more fun when the kids are right in the middle of everything! I love that time together!

      Reply
  2. Demeter says

    March 8, 2018 at 9:55 am

    These are so cute! Perfect for spring!!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:56 am

      They have a way of making you feel like it’s right around the corner!

      Reply
  3. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says

    March 8, 2018 at 10:02 pm

    Hahaha, I love your style!!!! Eggs over clean washing. That sounds like the perfect mum logic to me! The kids will never remember if they put clean clothes on everyday (and if they are anything like mine, they are happy wearing the same thing for DAYS!!) but they will remember that you made homemade mini eggs.

    AND those eggs…..such a delightful colour! I love these!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:52 am

      Our kids could be BFFs wearing their dirty old cloths everyday! But they would have full bellies and cute Bird’s Nest Cookies so who cares! I can’t wait for you to try these little gems!

      Reply
  4. Shashi at SavorySpin says

    March 8, 2018 at 10:38 pm

    It’s not just in Idaho that it’s gorgeous one day and snowing the next – we had gorgeous, warm weather here in Athens, GA for 2 weeks then this week we are back into the booger-freezing 30s! Grrrr!!!!
    But – I gotta say these cookies are adorable! Almost too cute to eat – almost!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:51 am

      Oh that’s such a bummer! I don’t like it when the weather teases me with spring then I have to go back to snow boots and mittens! Regardless of the weather these cookies are sure to make you believe spring is around the corner!

      Reply
  5. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    March 8, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    How cute are this butter cookie nests! I have a bird house at home and we have birds that come and nest there and their eggs are blue! I need to make this cookies for Easter,

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    • Amy Engberson says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:49 am

      How fun! My kids would love watching the birds! Celebrating spring with these cookies is tradition!

      Reply
  6. Brian Jones says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:05 pm

    They look fantastic, I love the idea of rolling cookies in walnuts, they really are a favourite of mine!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:48 am

      I love the added crunch and the way it makes the nests look real! I have to admit the candy eggs are still my fave!

      Reply
  7. Natalie says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:36 pm

    These cookies are adorable and perfect for Easter! Kids will love them, I’m sure ♥

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    • Amy Engberson says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:47 am

      I’m not sure who loves them more, my kids or me! So yummy!

      Reply
  8. Jen says

    March 9, 2018 at 7:25 am

    I think this will become a new family tradition for the holiday. I’m sure they won’t last long before being eaten up!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:47 am

      It’s a great recipe for getting the kids involved! They love putting eggs in the nest!

      Reply
  9. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    March 9, 2018 at 7:51 am

    These are SUPER cute!! And I bet they taste amazing!!

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    • Amy Engberson says

      March 9, 2018 at 9:46 am

      Aren’t they so fun for spring! I love them!

      Reply
  10. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    March 10, 2018 at 7:02 am

    Oh yum! These are gorgeous!

    Reply
  11. Megan Ancheta says

    March 10, 2018 at 10:13 am

    These are so cute and festive! I can’t wait to make them with my girls. I know they will love them!

    Reply
  12. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

    March 13, 2018 at 12:37 am

    This is so adorable! I love this idea!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 14, 2018 at 10:40 am

      Don’t they just make you think about warm weather, flip flops, and sunshine? I love those thoughts!

      Reply
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