Coconut Lemon Macaron Nests
Ingredients
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 1/2 cups sweetened coconut
3/4 cup lemon curd
jelly beans
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, stir the condensed milk, egg white, vanilla, lemon juice and salt until combined. Add in the lemon zest and coconut, mix well.
3. With a spoon, scoop up about 2 tablespoons of dough and place onto the baking sheet. Form cookies into the shape of a bird's nest, pressing down the center with thumb.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until slightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and press down the centers again. Let cool.
5. Place a tablespoon of lemon curd in the center of each nest. Place 2 jelly beans in the center of each nest.
6. Finish decorating and enjoy!
By Maria & Josh of TwoPeasandTheirPod.com