Description

These Easter Bunny Coconut Tails are adorable and delicious treats perfect for springtime festivities. Sweetened shredded coconut mixed with condensed milk and vanilla, shaped into truffles, coated in pastel-colored white chocolate, and finished with a fluffy coconut ‘tail.’ A fun and festive dessert for Easter celebrations!

Ingredients

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FOR THE COCONUT FILLING

3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

FOR THE COATING

12 to 16 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate
Pastel gel food coloring (pink, blue, yellow, green)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for rolling)

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Instructions

MIX THE COCONUT FILLING: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until thick and sticky.
SHAPE THE TRUFFLES: Scoop and roll into balls, then chill until firm.
MELT AND COLOR THE COATING: Melt white candy melts, color, and dip the truffles.
DIP THE TRUFFLES: Coat each truffle and remove excess coating.
ADD THE COCONUT FINISH: Roll in shredded coconut before the coating sets.

Notes

For a neater finish, use dipping tools to coat the truffles.
Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 truffle
Calories: 140
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg