Easter Week: Coconut Macaroon Easter Egg Nests Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp. almond extract
- Pinch salt
- Green food dye
- 1 bag Cadbury Mini Eggs
- 1 jar caramel sauce, recommended: Wegmans
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 315g | |
| Calories 1134 | |
| Calories from Fat 243 | 21% |
| Total Fat 28.93g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 25.19g | 101% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium 350mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 218.2g | 58% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 28% |
| Sugars 168.36g | 112% |
| Protein 6.08g | 10% |
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