Description

Easter Bunny Coconut Tails are delightful no-bake, bite-sized treats perfect for Easter celebrations. Made with shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and pastel-colored coconut coatings, these easy-to-make snacks are kid-friendly, visually festive, and can be prepared ahead of time. Soft, chewy, and beautifully colorful, they’re a sweet way to add fun and flavor to your holiday spread without needing the oven.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Mixture Ingredients

5 cups unsweetened coconut (medium shred)
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar

Coconut Coating

2 cups unsweetened coconut (fine shred)
Liquid food coloring (various pastel colors, as desired)

Instructions

Prepare the Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined to form a smooth sticky base.
Add Coconut and Sugar: Stir in 5 cups of medium shredded coconut and confectioner’s sugar until evenly mixed into a thick, slightly sticky batter.
Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes to allow it to firm up for easier handling.
Color the Coconut: Divide 2 cups of fine shredded coconut into separate bowls according to the number of colors you want. Add 3-4 drops of liquid food coloring to each bowl and mix thoroughly with a hand-held mixer until the coconut is evenly colored. Add a drop of water if needed to help color distribution.
Shape the Balls: Use a small cookie scoop or measuring spoon to scoop 1 ½ teaspoon-sized portions of the chilled mixture and roll each portion between your palms to form smooth balls.
Coat in Colored Coconut: Roll each ball in the colored coconut of your choice to fully coat, then place the coated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Set the Coconut Tails: Refrigerate the coated balls for one hour to set and firm up.
Serve & Enjoy: Keep coconut tails refrigerated until serving. Remove from fridge a few minutes before to reach optimal texture and enjoy your festive treat.

Notes

For sweeter treats, use sweetened shredded coconut instead of unsweetened and reduce the confectioner’s sugar slightly.
Store leftover coconut tails refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months, layering with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Thaw for 10-15 minutes before serving.
For a vegan/dairy-free version, substitute dairy-free sweetened condensed milk and plant-based butter.
To add variety, dip the set coconut tails in melted white or dark chocolate or roll in Easter-themed sprinkles.
Add flavor variations like almond or coconut extract or lemon zest to the coconut mixture.
Incorporate chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, or walnuts for crunch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour (chilling/setting time)
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Easter treats, no-bake desserts, coconut balls, pastel coconut, kid-friendly Easter recipes, festive snacks, no-oven Easter sweets, coconut confections