Easy Coconut Marshmallow Nests Recipe

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Easy Coconut Marshmallow Nests
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp water
  • 3 to 4 drops green or other food color
  • 2/3 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp butter

Directions:

  1. 1. Combine water and food color in small bowl or small jar with cover or re-sealable plastic bag. Add coconut; toss with fork or shake closed jar or plastic bag until coconut is evenly coated.
  2. 2. Microwave marshmallows and butter in medium microwave-safe bowl 30 seconds at HIGH (100%); stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until mixture is melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in tinted coconut.
  3. 3. Line tray or cookie sheet with wax paper. Drop coconut mixture in 12 equal mounds onto prepared tray. Shape coconut mounds with moistened fingers into small nest shapes. Cool completely. Allow to air dry until slightly hardened. Fill with milk chocolate eggs. 12 candies
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 126.33 Kcal (529 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.28g 14%
Cholesterol 2.54mg 1%
Sodium 58.74mg 2%
Potassium 0.3mg 0%
Total Carbs 10.32g 3%
Sugars 8.56g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.67g 7%
Protein 1.69g 3%
Calcium 0.3mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 244.12 Kcal (1022 kJ)
Calories from fat 161.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.94g 14%
Cholesterol 4.92mg 1%
Sodium 113.51mg 2%
Potassium 0.59mg 0%
Total Carbs 19.94g 3%
Sugars 16.54g 34%
Dietary Fiber 3.22g 7%
Protein 3.26g 3%
Calcium 0.6mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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