To make the brownie bites:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray, or line with paper liners.
In a large bowl combine the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in the vanilla. In a separate bowl combine the cocoa, flour and salt. Add to the egg mixture all at once and mix until no streaks of dry ingredients remain. Stir in the shredded coconut.
Scoop into the prepared muffin pan, filling cups nearly all the way to the top. Bake until brownie bites are set, about 12-15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
To assemble the nests:
Spread the coconut out onto a sheet pan. Bake in the 350°F oven until toasted and golden, about 5-6 minutes, checking every 2 minutes to stir the coconut. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn. Let cool completely.
In a heat-proof bowl set over simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate chips, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
Dip the tops of the brownie bites into the melted chocolate, then return to the wire rack. Cover with toasted coconuts. Garnish with the candy coated milk chocolate eggs.
- To bake pan in a regular muffin: Make brownie batter as written, but divide into a regular 12-cup muffin pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Yields 12.
- Make ahead instructions: Freeze unfrosted/undecorated brownie bites in a heavy duty ziplock bag for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature for a few hours or overnight, then decorate as instructed.
Calories: 211kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 36mg, Potassium: 99mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 305IU, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg