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Easter Bunny Coconut Tails

Easter Bunny Coconut Tails: Fun No-Bake Treats for Kids

Easter Bunny Coconut Tails are delightful no-bake treats perfect for kids, combining sweetened coconut with playful colors for an exciting festive treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 tails
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Coconut Base
  • 5 cups Unsweetened Coconut (Medium Shred) Provides essential texture
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut (Fine Shred) Used for rolling
Mixture
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Acts as binding agent
  • 1/4 cup Butter (Melted) Incorporates creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses fragrant note
  • 1 cup Confectioner's Sugar Contributes sweetness and texture
Coloring
  • 3-4 drops Liquid Food Coloring Used for dyeing coconut

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Spatula
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Hand mixer
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add 5 cups of medium shred unsweetened coconut and 1 cup of confectioner's sugar to the wet mixture and stir gently until fully incorporated.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for about 15 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, place 1/2 cup of fine shredded unsweetened coconut and add 3-4 drops of liquid food coloring, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Scoop out about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the coconut mixture and roll it into a ball, then roll each ball in the colored coconut.
  6. Place the rolled balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for one hour to set properly.
  7. Keep the completed Easter Bunny Coconut Tails refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tailCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mg

Notes

Keep leftover treats refrigerated for up to a week.

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