Nest Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Sift the flour and salt into a medium bowl.
3. 3
   Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until just combined; add the vanilla.
4. 4
   With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar and mix just until the dough starts to come together.
5. 5
   Put the egg wash and coconut in two separate medium bowls.
6. 6
   Form 1 1/4-inch balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each); dip each ball in egg wash, then roll in coconut.
7. 7
   Place the balls about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet; press a light indentation into the top of each with your finger.
8. 8
   Bake until the coconut is golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove the cookies from the oven and press the back of a teaspoon in the center of each to re-form the indentations.
10. 10
    Transfer to a rack to cool.
11. 11
    Place the chocolate chips in a medium glass bowl.
12. 12
    Bring the cream just to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until the cream is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
13. 13
    Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of chocolate into the center of each cookie and let set for 5 minutes.
14. 14
    Top each cookie with 3 chocolate eggs.