Colored Coconut Easter Grass Recipes

HOW TO COLOR COCONUT

Steps:

• Place coconut into a ziploc and add a few drops of food coloring. You want to use a different ziploc bag for each color that you are making.
• Close the bag well after your food coloring and coconut are in the bag. You want to make sure that you are closing the bag tightly.
• I have learned the hard way what happens when you think you have zipped the bag all the way, and it isn't. It is a HUGE mess to clean up when dyed coconut goes flying across the kitchen.
• Mix it up, then add food coloring a few drops at a time and mix well until you have the desired color you want for your coconut.
• Pour colored coconut on a baking sheet and let it dry for a few minutes. Use as you would normally use your coconut in your desserts.

COCONUT EGG NESTS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir in food coloring until blended. Stir in coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper into 12 mounds. Make an indentation in the center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Fill each with three jelly beans. Let stand until set.

COLORED COCONUT FLAKES

Steps:

• Put the coconut in a ziploc bag.
• Dissolve a few drops of food coloring in the teaspoon of water, then pour this colored solution over the coconut in the bag.
• Seal the bag and shake until all coconut is uniformly colored.
• Tip: if you make primary colors first, you can use any leftover of that color to make a secondary color (e.g., if you have leftover yellow coconut, add red to make orange).

COCONUT EASTER GRASS FOR CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a mesh rack on top, if available.
• Put coconut in a shallow bowl. While tossing with a large spoon, add food coloring drop by drop until the desired color is reached. A little more green than yellow makes a pretty grass color. Add a few tablespoons water to moisten the mixture and help disperse the color evenly. If the color is too dark, add additional water, as needed, to dilute to the desired color. Drain the coconut in a sieve or strainer.
• Spread the coconut in an even layer on the rack, or directly on the lined baking sheet. Place in the oven until dry, about 10 to 15 minutes. Use immediately, or store in covered container for up to 3 days.

COLORED COCONUT EASTER GRASS

Steps:

• Place coconut in resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add about 8 drops liquid food color; seal bag and shake to mix. It may be necessary to add 1 to 2 teaspoons water to help disperse the color evenly or additional food color until desired color is reached.