Bird's Nest Cookies with Caramel topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup blanched almonds, sliced into wedges
- 280 g of white granulated almond-vanilla flavored glaze or white chocolate
- 1 cup iris granules or toffee candies
- 2 tbsp. salted straws, break in half
- 3/4 cup coconut chips
- 1 cup (about 50) mini chocolate caramel eggs
Preparation:
- Heat a large, dry saucepan over medium heat. Add the almonds and toast for 3-5 minutes, shaking the pan every minute, until the almonds are fragrant and darkened in spots.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white frosting according to package directions. Stir in the toffee granules. Microwave for another 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in the almonds, shredded coconut, and coconut, coating evenly. Drop the mixture 1 tablespoon at a time onto the prepared baking sheets. Top with 1 or 2 mini eggs. If the mixture begins to cool and harden, microwave it for 30 seconds and stir gently. Let the "nests" harden at room temperature.
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