Birds’ Nests 🕊️🍪
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 36-42 cookies
Calories: 121.9 per serving
Description:
This delightful recipe for Birds’ Nests has been a cherished tradition in our family for generations. Originally reserved for the festive season of Christmas, the joy of crafting these delectable treats has led us to indulge in their creation throughout the year. With each thumbprint carrying the promise of sweet indulgence, it’s a joyous activity for both young and old alike.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter 🧈
- 1/2 cup brown sugar 🌰
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
- 1 1/2 cups Quaker Oats 🌾
- 1 1/2 cups flour 🌾
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts 🥜
- Preserves (your choice of flavor) 🍓
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. | Preheat the Oven Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures that your cookies bake evenly to golden perfection. |
| 2. | Cream Butter and Sugar In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until they form a fluffy and creamy consistency. This step is essential for achieving the perfect texture in your cookies. |
| 3. | Incorporate Egg and Vanilla Once the butter and sugar are well combined, blend in the egg and vanilla extract. These ingredients impart richness and depth of flavor to your cookie dough. |
| 4. | Add Oats and Flour Gradually add the Quaker Oats and flour to the mixture, ensuring thorough mixing until all ingredients are fully incorporated. This creates a cohesive dough that is easy to work with. |
| 5. | Shape the Dough Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball with the chopped nuts. This step adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to your cookies. |
| 6. | Create Thumbprints Place the coated dough balls on a cookie sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each ball. This creates the perfect nest for your preserves. |
| 7. | Fill with Preserves Spoon 1/4 teaspoon of your favorite preserves into each thumbprint indentation. Whether it’s classic strawberry or tangy apricot, the choice is yours! |
| 8. | Bake to Perfection Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning. |
| 9. | Cool and Enjoy Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before indulging in their irresistible goodness. |
| 10. | Storage Tips Store your Birds’ Nests in a loosely covered container to maintain their freshness. However, with their delicious taste and delightful appearance, they are unlikely to last long! |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 121.9
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 19.4mg
- Sodium: 66.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.2g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugar: 4.6g
- Protein: 2g
These Birds’ Nests are not just cookies; they’re a labor of love that brings joy to every bite. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to everyday indulgences, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household too!
