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Cocoa-Coconut Oatmeal Nests

Kids and kids at heart will love this cocoa coconut oatmeal nests recipe, perfect for Easter or spring celebrations. We love how these nests are soft and chewy, yet have a delightful texture from the addition of sweetened coconut flakes, oats and, of course, crunchy HERSHEY'S Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Eggs. You can customize the chocolate flavor of Cocoa Coconut Oatmeal Nests with HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa. Spring has sprung on your creativity. For another Easter-themed dessert all your peeps are sure to love, check out these impressive Coconut Cake Nests.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
48 cookies
Prep:
20 Min.
Bake:
8 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup
    butter (1-1/2 sticks), softened
  • 3/4 cup
    granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup
    packed light brown sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup
    HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1-1/2 cups
    sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1-1/2 cups
    quick-cooking or regular rolled oats
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
Oven
Bowl
Mixer
Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper
Cookie Sheet
Wire Rack

Step-By-Step Directions

Tip

For extra texture, press additional oats and coconut onto dropped cookie dough before baking.

Additional questions?