Robin's Nests

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat 1 cup butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks until incorporated, then stir in vanilla. Add flour; mix well. Set dough aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk egg whites in a shallow dish until foamy. Spread walnuts on a plate or waxed paper.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll 1 teaspoon dough into a ball; roll in egg whites, then in walnuts. Place on a cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough; space 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Press thumb into each ball until makes an indentation.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Meanwhile, beat corn syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, almond extract, and food colorings together; gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until fondant mixture incorporated. Roll ½ teaspoon into an egg-shaped ball; repeat with remaining fondant mixture.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Place fondant eggs into cookie indentations.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (36 servings total)