How to Make Gluten-Free Bird's Nest Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delightful gluten-free cookie recipe that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than these delicious Gluten-Free Bird's Nest Cookies! Not only are they incredibly easy to make, but they are also a crowd-pleaser with their unique appearance and delectable flavor.

Made with just a few simple ingredients, these cookies are perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or those who simply want to try a new and tasty treat. The combination of crunchy coconut and ...

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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®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • 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

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 133mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 68mg