So I was looking for something special for Easter in particular and spring in general when I decided to make these little treats. Birds Nest Brownies are a perfect treat for Easter or any potluck or bake sale in the spring. They are as lovely as they are delicious… and super easy, too.
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This recipe is super easy because it starts with ordinary box of brownie mix. I mixed the brownies according to the package directions. I scooped the brownie batter into muffin tins lined with cupcake liners for both aesthetics and for easier cleanup. I adjusted my baking time for the smaller brownies. My brownies cooked for 18-22 minutes. You may need to adjust this number for your appliance.
Once my brownies were baked, I allowed them to cool completely. I poured my sweetened coconut shreds into a zipper bagger. A couple drops of green food coloring was added. I recommend adding no more than two drops at a time. Shake the bag thoroughly to mix the color. Add more dye as you desire. Pour the coconut a nice size bowl or pan.
This is where it gets fun. I scooped a nice big glob of marshmallow fluff onto each brownie. Carefully, I rolled the marshmallow fluff into the colored coconut getting as much to stick as possible. I placed a few chocolate malted milk candies on each “nest”.
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Are you ready to make some Birds Nest Brownies? Check out the recipe below!
Birds Nest Brownies #Recipe Using Boxed Brownie Mix
Ingredients
- 1 box Brownie Mix
- Eggs, Oil, Water, etc according to the package’s directions on the brownie mix
- Cupcake Liners
- Marshmallow Fluff
- Sweetened Shredded Coconut
- Green Food Coloring Dye
- Egg Shaped Malted Milk Balls
Instructions
- Make brownie batter according to the package directions including preheat instructions.
- LIne a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Scoop brownie batter into the lined muffin tin about 1/2 way filling each cup.
- Bake according to the recommended temperature for about 18-22 minutes adjusting for your appliance as needed.
- Allow brownies to cool COMPLETELY.
- Pour coconut shreds into a zipper baggie.
- Add green dye a few drops at a time.
- Shake thoroughly.
- Reapply drops as needed until the color is to your satisfaction.
- Pour green coconut into a shallow dish like a casserole pan.
- Once cooled, spoon a large glob of marshmallow fluff onto each brownie spreading to cover the entire top.
- Dip each marshmallow fluff topped brownie into the green coconut getting as much coconut to adhere as possible.
- Top with egg shaped malted milk balls.
- Enjoy!
If you like this recipe, you would probably also love my German Chocolate Cookies recipe make with German chocolate cake mix. They have all the fabulous flavors of a German chocolate cake, but in cookie form. Yum!