Easter Bunny Coconut Tails – No-Bake Easter Treat
These Easter Bunny Coconut Tails are an easy, no-bake Easter dessert made with sweetened condensed milk, coconut flakes, and pastel-colored food dye. They are soft, chewy, and perfectly festive for the holiday! These fun treats are great for kids to help make and are a perfect addition to Easter baskets, dessert platters, or springtime parties.
Equipment
- ✅ Large mixing bowl
- ✅ Whisk
- ✅ Measuring cups & spoons
- ✅ Spatula or large spoon
- ✅ Small bowls (for dyeing coconut flakes)
- ✅ Stand mixer (optional for even color distribution)
- ✅ Parchment paper
- ✅ Baking sheet
Ingredients
- Main Mixture:
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional but adds a nutty flavor
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 6 cups unsweetened medium coconut flakes divided: 4 cups for the mixture, 2 cups for coating
- For Coloring the Coconut Flakes:
- Liquid food coloring pastel colors like pink, yellow, and blue
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Coconut Mixture
- 1️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and melted butter.
- 2️⃣ Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and powdered sugar. Whisk until fully combined.
- 3️⃣ Stir in 4 cups of coconut flakes until well mixed.
- 4️⃣ Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 days).
- Step 2: Color the Coconut Flakes
- 5️⃣ Divide the remaining 2 cups of coconut flakes into three separate bowls.
- 6️⃣ Add 1-2 drops of liquid food coloring into each bowl and mix well until evenly colored. (Tip: A stand mixer with a paddle attachment can help evenly distribute the color.)
- Step 3: Form the Coconut Tails
- 7️⃣ Remove the coconut mixture from the fridge.
- 8️⃣ Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into small balls.
- 9️⃣ Roll each ball into the colored coconut flakes until fully coated.
- 🔟 Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 4: Chill & Serve
- 1️⃣1️⃣ Refrigerate the coconut tails for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
- 1️⃣2️⃣ Enjoy these festive Easter Bunny Coconut Tails with family and friends!
Notes
✅ Chill the mixture for at least 15 minutes before rolling—it makes shaping easier!
✅ Use liquid food coloring instead of gel for even color distribution.
✅ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
✅ Best served chilled for the perfect firm texture.
✅ Use liquid food coloring instead of gel for even color distribution.
✅ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
✅ Best served chilled for the perfect firm texture.