Best 2 Gluten Free Birds Nest Cookies Recipes

GLUTEN-FREE BIRD'S NEST COOKIES

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Eating wheat is not an option for me. Most gluten-free cookies are sandy and bland. I think you will enjoy these! They're perfect for Easter!

Provided by Christine

Categories Desserts Cookies Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons xanthan gum
2 ¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
1 cup coconut flakes
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 (10 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Steps:

Combine butter and brown sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract and salt.
Sprinkle xanthan gum over flour in a separate bowl; mix together very well. Beat flour mixture into the butter mixture until dough comes together. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets.
Mix coconut flakes and pecans in a shallow bowl. Beat egg whites in a small bowl.
Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll into balls. Dip into the egg whites then roll in the coconut mixture. Place 2 inches apart on the greased cookie sheets. Press 3 milk chocolate pieces into the center of each cookie, like eggs in a nest.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 132.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

BIRDS NEST COOKIES

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Make and share this Birds Nest Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizP5885

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 65 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 lb butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
chopped walnuts or flaked coconut

Steps:

Cream butter and brown sugar.
Add egg yolks and vanilla.
Sift flour and salt and stir until combined.
Roll teaspoonful of dough into balls.
Dip in slightly beaten egg white and roll in finely chopped nuts or flaked coconut.
Place on ungreased baking sheet and press thumb into center of each. You can also you the handle of a wooden spoon.
Bakeat 350 deg. F. for 5 minutes, Indent again. Bake 8-10 minutes more.
Cool then fill with candied cherries or assorted jams or jellies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.7, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 61.4, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 0.9

Tips:

Use almond flour and coconut flour for a gluten-free and grain-free cookie.
Add a touch of maple syrup or honey for natural sweetness.
Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie sizes and shapes.
Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Let the cookies cool completely before filling them with chocolate.
Use a variety of chocolate chips or chopped nuts for different flavor combinations.

Conclusion:

These gluten-free birds nest cookies are a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite flavors. Enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or even a gift for friends and family. Remember to store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for longer storage. Indulge in the deliciousness of these gluten-free birds nest cookies and experience a symphony of flavors in every bite!