Easter Bunny Coconut Tails
These adorable no-bake treats are sweet, soft, and covered in pastel coconut. Perfect for Easter celebrations or springtime snacks, and kids love helping to make them!
Ingredients
Coconut Mixture
- 5 cups unsweetened coconut (medium shred) Use medium-shred coconut to help the bites hold shape.
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk Provides sweetness and binds the mixture.
- 2 tbsp butter, melted & cooled Melted butter adds richness.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
- Liquid food coloring For adding pastel colors to the shredded coconut.
Coating
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut (fine shred) Colored to coat the bites.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Stir in the medium-shred coconut and confectioner’s sugar. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix ½ cup of fine-shred coconut with 3-4 drops of food coloring and blend until evenly colored. Repeat for each color.
Forming the Bites
- Scoop the chilled mixture into 1½ teaspoon portions and roll into balls.
- Coat the balls in the colored coconut.
- Place on a baking sheet and chill for 1 hour to set.
Notes
Serve these bites cold or slightly chilled. They are perfect for parties or as a fun dessert for kids.