No Bake Easter Bunny Coconut (Print Version)
Festive coconut treats perfect for Easter—soft, sweet, and fun to make with kids.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base Mixture
01 - 2 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
02 - 1 cup powdered sugar
03 - ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Coating
06 - ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - ½ cup powdered sugar
# Steps:
01 - Combine sweetened shredded coconut, powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until a sticky, uniform mixture forms.
02 - Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, portion approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat until all mixture is used.
03 - Spread unsweetened shredded coconut and additional powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each coconut ball in the coating until evenly covered.
04 - Arrange coated coconut tails on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to achieve optimal texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No oven required which means more time for egg hunts and less kitchen cleanup
- The texture is perfectly chewy and creamy like a tropical vacation in your mouth
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- The mixture will feel impossibly sticky at first but trust the process, it firms up beautifully once chilled
- Room temperature condensed milk incorporates much more easily than cold, so take it out of the can early
03 -
- Lightly dampening your hands prevents sticking better than dry hands
- Sift the powdered sugar before mixing to avoid any lumps in your finished tails