{"id":7346,"date":"2019-04-09T19:20:49","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T02:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=7346"},"modified":"2019-04-09T19:20:49","modified_gmt":"2019-04-10T02:20:49","slug":"chocolate-shortbread-bird-nests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/?p=7346","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Shortbread Bird Nests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7353\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-3.jpg?resize=584%2C876\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-3.jpg?resize=683%2C1024 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-3.jpg?resize=200%2C300 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-3.jpg?resize=768%2C1152 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-3.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-3.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These crisp chocolate shortbread nests are filled with ganache and pretty blue eggs, a perfect treat to place by each plate on your Easter table.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be surprised by how easy and fun these are to make\u2014a great project for the whole family. They&#8217;re a little fragile after they&#8217;ve been baked, so if your littles are . . . well . . . <em>little<\/em>, you may want to supervise the filling and egg placement. To make the process even easier, you can always use canned frosting instead of making ganache.<\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\" data-rating=\"0\"> \t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-1024x678.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Chocolate Shortbread Bird Nests<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">The Rowdy Baker<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERSummary summary\">Makes about 4 dozen<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\u00bd cup butter, softened<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\u00bd cup shortening<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 egg yolk<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">3 tablespoons coffee or milk<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\u2153 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">\u00bd cup cornstarch<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">GANACHE:<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (I used mini-chips)<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Small candy eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">In a large bowl (a stand mixture is recommended) beat the butter, shortening, and powdered sugar together until creamy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add egg yolk and coffee (or milk) and mix well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add flour, cocoa powder, salt, and cornstarch. Beat well. Be patient &#8211; it may take a few minutes before the mixture comes together.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Divide into two parts and chill for 1 hour.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Heat oven to 350 F.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Lightly spray mini cupcake pan with baking spray (an oil\/flour mixture).<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">On floured surface roll half of the dough out approximately 1\/8-inch thick. To keep the cookies similar in size, cut out 3-inch rounds (or squares). Using a thin spatula or bench scraper, chop one piece into thin strips. Lift the strips into a cavity of prepared pan, loosely surrounding the sides. Leave a few stray pieces sticking out of the top. Place a scrap of dough into the bottom of the cup if needed and press gently. Repeat with all of the remaining dough.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Bake approximately 8-9 minutes. Allow cookies to cool for several minutes, then gently lift each out of the pan and place on a cooling rack. Once cooled the cookies should be fairly crisp. If not, add another minute to the remaining cookies.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">GANACHE: Heat heavy cream until it&#8217;s steamy. Remove from heat, add chocolate and let it sit for 3-4 minutes. Stir well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add a dollop of ganache to the bottom of each nest and decorate with small candy eggs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.5.3251<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7354\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7354\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7354\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chop-fine-strips-for-nesting-material.jpg?resize=584%2C390\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chop-fine-strips-for-nesting-material.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chop-fine-strips-for-nesting-material.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chop-fine-strips-for-nesting-material.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chop-fine-strips-for-nesting-material.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chop-fine-strips-for-nesting-material.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chop-fine-strips-for-nesting-material.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chop fine strips to create nesting material.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_7355\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7355\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7355\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Loosely-arrange-shortbread-strips-in-cups.jpg?resize=584%2C390\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Loosely-arrange-shortbread-strips-in-cups.jpg?resize=1024%2C683 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Loosely-arrange-shortbread-strips-in-cups.jpg?resize=300%2C200 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Loosely-arrange-shortbread-strips-in-cups.jpg?resize=768%2C512 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Loosely-arrange-shortbread-strips-in-cups.jpg?resize=450%2C300 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Loosely-arrange-shortbread-strips-in-cups.jpg?w=1168 1168w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Loosely-arrange-shortbread-strips-in-cups.jpg?w=1752 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Loosely arrange shortbread strips in prepared cups. Bake!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hint: Once they&#8217;ve cooled a bit, try putting something lightweight but stiff (cardboard, a flexible cutting board, etc.) over the top and then flipping the whole works over. It&#8217;s easier than lifting each one out of the pan.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7351\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-1.jpg?resize=584%2C873\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-1.jpg?resize=685%2C1024 685w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-1.jpg?resize=201%2C300 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1148 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-1.jpg?w=1750 1750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.therowdybaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chocolate-Shortbread-Bird-Nests-The-Rowdy-Baker-1.jpg?w=1168 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So simple. Even the ganache is easy to make. Hope you&#8217;ll try this!<\/p>\n<p>Lorinda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These crisp chocolate shortbread nests are filled with ganache and pretty blue eggs, a perfect treat to place by each plate on your Easter table. 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