Nutty Nest Cookies

Indulge in Bliss: Nutty Nest Cookies Recipe for Sweet Perfection

Nutty Nest Cookies are a soft and heavenly treat. Crafted with a blend of cookie crumbs, melted chocolate, butter, sugar, and a generous dose of nuts, these cookies are a symphony of flavors in every bite.

Personal Story:

Every holiday season, I find joy in baking batches of cookies, and Nutty Nests are one of them. One year, I decided to surprise my neighbors with these sweet delights. The smile that spread across their faces as they tasted the nutty goodness was priceless. It turned a simple cookie into a bond, and now, every year, we exchange homemade treats, creating a sweet tradition that brings us all a little closer.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup of Water
• 2 Cup of Powdered Sugar
• 8 Tbs Unsalted Butter
• 1/2 Cup of Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 Cup of grated Nuts
• (walnuts or hazelnuts)
• 1 box of grounded Vanilla Wafers (or other cookies of your choice – 11 oz.)
• Nutella (for decorating)
• Grounded Nuts (for coating)
• Decorating options: Chocolate or vanilla buttercream

• Piping bag with tips
• Food Processor

Instructions:

Create the Dough:

• Ground Vanilla Wafers and nuts using a food processor.
• In a medium sauce pan warm up water and mix with powdered sugar, butter and chocolate chips, until smooth.
• Add cookie crumbs with nuts into the liquid. Combine.
• Cool mixture completely before you start forming Nut Nests.

Shape:

• With wet hands divide the dough into small balls – 1 Tbs each. Roll each ball in grounded nuts, ensuring a perfect coating. Place them on a baking sheet lined with Parchment or Wax paper, or use small decorative paper cups.

Create the Nests:

• Flatten each ball slightly, creating a small dimple in the middle—hence the whimsical “nests” characteristic. The stage is set for the filling adventure!

Choose Your Filling Adventure:

• Whether it’s a luscious chocolate filling, a delicate vanilla buttercream, or the irresistibly gooey Nutella, let your creativity shine as you fill each nest with your chosen delight. Fill your piping bag with about 1/4 Cup of Nutella and fil the small dimples in the Nutty Nest Cookies.

• Serve and ENJOY!

Tips and Variations:

Embrace creativity in your Nutty Nests Cookies by repurposing leftover fillings. Even though I use Nutella in the photographs, I usually have extra Dolce De Leche buttercream left from my Walnut cookies, which is a perfect variation for these Nutty Nests. You can also use your favorite Chocolate filing. Waste not, indulge more!

Conclusion:

Let the magic of these delightful treats bring joy to your taste buds. Create, indulge, and share the sweetness with those you hold dear.

Share your Nutty Nests Cookies experience! Tag a friend and invite them to indulge in this delightful no-bake recipe. Let’s create a community of sweet moments together! Try our Chocolate Mushroom Cookies or Spiced Bear Foot Cookies to indulge in this holiday season.