Best Coconut Easter Eggs Recipes

CAROL'S COCONUT CREAM EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• Cream butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
• Add condensed milk, vanilla and coconut extract and mix until well blended.
• Add 2 cups of confectioner's sugar and beat well.
• Mix in remaining sugar throughly. Mixture will be very stiff.
• Mix in coconut very well. If mixture is not quite stiff enough add more confectioner's sugar.
• Shape into egg shapes and place on a cookie sheet. Refrigerate until very cold.
• Melt chocolate chips, dip eggs in chocolate and place on a wax paper. Refrigerate until set.

LINDA'S COCONUT CREAM ALMOND JOY EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• Mix the butter and cream cheese together. (I put mine in the microwave for 30-45 secs. until softened).
• Add the confectionary sugar about 1 cup at a time, salt, and vanilla, and mix well. (I use my hands).
• Add the coconut, and mix until well blended. (I use my hands).
• Place the mixture in the freezer to chill for at least 20 minutes.
• Take out of the freezer and form into egg shapes with your hands. (It is helpful to put some confectionary sugar on your hands so the eggs don't stick to them, when rolling out the dough).
• Place each egg on a cookie sheet, covered with aluminum foil.
• When you are done, add 2 nuts on the top of each egg, pressing in slightly, so they don't fall out.
• Place in the freezer again for at least 25 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate in a a double boiler.
• Dip the bottom of the egg into the chocolate, then place it on a small flat dish.
• Take a lg. spoon, and spoon some melted chocolate on top, spreading around with a butter knife. Make sure you don't get it on too thick, or you won't have enough for the whole batch.
• To put the egg on the cookie sheet, use a sharp knife, and run it under the egg to transfer to the cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.
• When done making eggs, put in the freezer for a few minutes to harden.
• Place each egg in pastel paper cupcake cups.
• Store in the refrigerator, covered with aluminum foil.

NANA'S COCONUT CREAM EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• 1. Combine mashed potatoes and sugar, add coconut,vanilla and salt and blend well.
• 2. Refrigerate until mixture is workable in hands.
• 3. Form tablespoons of mixture into egg shapes and place on wax paper lined tray. Refrigerate again until eggs are firm.
• 4. Melt chocolate and dip eggs in chocolate to cover. I use a metal dipper from the egg dying kits. (Yep I saved them) Allow chocolate to drip off and then set eggs back on tray to dry completely.
• 5. Once chocolate has hardened decorate with white chocolate drizzle if desired.

DOUBLE COCONUT AND PEANUT BUTTER EASTER EGGS RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• COCONUT EGGS: Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until soft. Add confectioner's sugar and beat until smooth. Add shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth. By spoonfuls, shape the mixture into egg shapes. Let rest on cookie sheet in the refrigerator for an hour to set and for better handling. With a wooden pick, dip the eggs in melted chocolate and let rest until the chocolate sets. Store in the refrigerator. PEANUT BUTTER EGGS: In a 1-quart microwavable safe bowl, microwave butter or margarine and brown sugar 1-2 minutes, stir until brown sugar is melted. Stir in powdered sugar, peanut butter and vanilla. Mixture should be somewhat dry not pasty. Shape by teaspoonfuls into egg shapes. In a double boiler or heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips. With a wooden pick, dip each egg into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Place eggs on wax paper-lined baking sheet until cool. Store in refrigerator. Note: I store these Easter Eggs in the freezer until ready to eat or be given away.

CHERRY COCONUT EASTER EGGS (GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• Combine the dessicated coconut, chopped cherries, a few drops of red food colouring and the condensed milk in a bowl and mix well. Add colouring a little at a time until you get a bright colour. We aimed for something like a 'cherry ripe' chocolate bar colour.
• Roll heaped teaspoonfuls of the mixture into egg shapes. Squeeze the mix together and roll into ball shapes. Then shape with your hands to make oval egg shapes. If the mixture is too soft -- add a little more coconut and mix thoroughly.
• Place eggs on a tray and refrigerate until firm.
• Combine the melted chocolate with the copha or oil. You can just use chocolate without the copha or oil- these just give a glossier looking finish to the eggs.
• Dip eggs into chocolate and again refrigerate.
• Decorate as desired with melted NESTLÉ Dark Melts or White Melts (or any chocolate will do -really) that have been coloured with red food colouring.

MY FAMILY COCONUT CREAM EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• 1. Heat butter and slowly stir in the sugar,coconut and light cream
• 2. Place this mixture in a bowl lined with waxed paper
• 3. REFRIGERATE ,then form into EGG SHAPES when mixture becomes stiff
• 4. Melt chocolate on top of a DOUBLE BOILERwith the wax.{do not let water touch bottom of top part or chocolate will SEIZE-UP.
• 5. Dip each egg,drizzle excess off,place on a wax-lined sheet.REFRIGERATE till coating is firm,then put into airtight containers and REFRIGERATE.
• 6. These are SO good!

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COCONUT EASTER EGGS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix potato, coconut, salt, and vanilla.
• Gradually mix in sugar.
• Cover; refrigerate overnight.
• Shape into 1/2 tablesppon-size eggs.
• Heat chocolate and oil until chocolate melts.
• Dip eggs into chocolate-oil mixture.
• Set aside of wax paper in refrigerator to harden.

COCONUT EASTER EGGS RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Place the cream cheese and vanilla in the bowl of a large electric mixer. Mix them on medium speed until the cream cheese is smooth and entirely soft. 2. Stop the mixer, add 2 cups of powdered sugar, and mix on low speed until the powdered sugar is incorporated. Stop the mixer and add the remaining powdered sugar and mix just until combined. 3. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and add the coconut, salt, coconut extract, and nuts (if using). Turn the mixer to low and mix until the candy is homogeneous and well-mixed. Check the texture of the candy: you want it to be firm enough to easily be shaped into an egg, but not too dry and stiff. If necessary, add more powdered sugar or cream cheese to get the right texture. 4. Using a spoon, scoop up a small amount of candy and roll it between your hands until it is an oblong egg shape. Place it on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and repeat with remaining candy until you have approximately three dozen eggs. 5. Put the eggs in the refrigerator to stay firm while you melt the white chocolate candy coating. Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in one-minute increments until melted, stirring after every minute to prevent overheating. 6. Once the coating is melted, dip the eggs in the white chocolate coating and replace them on the foil-covered sheet. While the chocolate is still wet, decorate with sprinkles or other decorations of your choice. The eggs can also be sprinkled with coconut or left plain. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the coating. Coconut Easter Eggs can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. They are best served at room temperature.