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Easter Bird Nests Treat

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Adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod . 2/3 cup Sweetened condensed milk (about 1/2 can) 1 Egg white 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1/8 tsp Salt 1 1/2 c. Sweetened coconut flakes 2 c. Unsweetened coconut flakes 1/2 c. Dulce de leche Cadbury Mini Chocolate eggs (or other Easter eggs) Preheat the oven to 325°F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white with vanilla and salt for about 30 seconds.  Then stir in the condensed milk until well combined. Mix in the coconut flakes. Using a cookie dough scoop, take about 1 tbsp of dough, slightly packed, and place onto the baking sheet.  Gently flatten the top with your hand. Bake for 15-17 min, until the bottom edges are golden brown.  Remove the nest from the oven and immediately press down the center with your thumb to make an indentation.  Allow the cookies to cool for about 10 min and transfer them onto a cooling rack. Add about 1/2 tsp of dulce de leche in the center of each