Bird’s Nest Sugar Cookies

By srumbel

To celebrate the coming of spring, it seemed fitting to make some Bird’s Nest Sugar Cookies. You’re going to be amazed by how simple these sweet cookies are to make. They turned out so cute, and were incredibly easy to make using ready-made ingredients. I think these would also be perfect for Easter. Thanks to Nestle Toll House for sponsoring today’s baking project.
from aboutamom.com

Ingredients

• 1 package Nestle Toll House Spring Sugar Cookie Dough Sheets
• green decorator icing
• small candy coated eggs

Preparation

Step 1

I used Nestlé Toll House Rolled and Ready Cookie Dough to make the cookies. Have you tried these yet? They are fantastic for making cut-out cookies. The package contains 2 sheets of dough that are rolled and ready for your cookie cutters. My granddaughters love decorating sugar cookies, so I have a feeling we will be doing a lot of our Easter Baking with Nestlé Toll House Rolled and Ready Cookie Dough.

Simply use a round cookie cutter or the open end of a glass to cut out your cookies. Bake on baking sheets, according to package directions. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cookies have cooled completely, use a star tip to create a grassy nest on top of the cookies. I think a leaf tip would work fine for this too. If you don’t have any decorator tips, just swirl some on with the back of a spoon. This might be easier if you have little ones helping you. I used a prepared green decorator icing to keep this baking project super simple. You could alternately make your own buttercream icing and tint it green with food coloring.

Lastly, top each nest with a few candy coated eggs.