Cute Easter Cookies

NEST COOKIES

1 1/2 c flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c shortening

1/2 c sugar

1 egg white

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 Tbsp. milk

2 c shredded coconut

6 oz. jelly beans (assorted flavors)

1.  preheat oven to 375

2. sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside

3. In a large bowl, beat shortening, sugar, egg white, and vanilla until well blended.  Add flour mixture and milk and beat until well blended. Stir in coconut. 

4.  Roll dough into a ball and divide in half.  Roll fifteen 1-inch balls from each half and place on an ungreased baking sheet.  Make a thumbprint impression in the center of each ball to form a nest.  Bake for 6 minutes.

5. Remove from the oven and place 4-5 jelly beans in the center of each cookies.  Bake for 5 more minutes, taking care that the jelly beans don't melt.

6. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.  Makes 30 cookies.