Pink Coconut Candy Recipe

Nostalgic and delicious, this Pink Coconut Candy recipe is a fun and easy Christmas treat perfect for making with kids! A cherished family recipe passed down through generations, it traditionally features a delightful strawberry flavor, but feel free to get creative with other colors and extracts. These beautiful candies make wonderful homemade gifts and are surprisingly simple to create. Get ready for a sweet holiday tradition!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 71.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pink Coconut Candy

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How to Make Pink Coconut Candy

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1/4 cup strawberry extract, and a few drops of pink food coloring. Stir until well combined.
  2. Gradually add 4 cups flaked coconut, stirring constantly until the mixture is evenly coated and no dry coconut remains.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of the coconut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each candy.
  4. Let the candies sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or until they are completely firm and set.
  5. Once set, gently peel the candies from the parchment paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

6g

Carbs

4g