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Colorful sugar cookie Easter egg nests filled with candy

Sugar Cookie Easter Egg Nests

Cute, quick, and crowd-pleasing, these Sugar Cookie Easter Egg Nests are perfect for kids, potlucks, or holiday treats. Made with ready-made dough, they're easy to shape and decorate!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Easter
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 16 oz Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough Premade dough that guarantees consistent texture.
  • 1 cup Salted butter (softened for frosting) Use real butter for flavor and structure.
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar Creates a silky frosting; sift to prevent lumps.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 18 oz Hershey’s Egg Candies Choose an 18 oz bag for perfect coverage and color.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Liberally spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. Separate the dough into 12 sections and place one portion in each muffin well, pressing lightly.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookie cups for 10-14 minutes until lightly browned. Check carefully to avoid over-browning.
Forming Nests
  1. Immediately after baking, press the center of each warm cookie down with a shot glass to form a nest.
  2. Let the cookies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Frosting
  1. Beat the softened butter for 2 minutes until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix in vanilla and heavy cream.
Assembly
  1. Pipe frosting into each cookie cup and top with three Hershey’s egg candies.

Notes

Store finished nests in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze unfrosted cookie cups for up to 3 months.