Description
These Festive Coconut Sprinkle Cookies are a fun and colorful treat that’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any celebration! With soft sugar cookies, creamy vanilla frosting, crunchy shredded coconut, and a pop of sprinkles, these cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Easy to customize with different colors and decorations, they’re a great baking project for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut, divided into ½ cup portions
- Food coloring (any colors)
- 12 sugar cookies (prepared or store-bought)
- 16 ounces vanilla frosting
- Sprinkles (any colors)
- 12 white candy melt wafers
- 36 mini white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Color the Coconut – Divide the shredded coconut into three small bowls (½ cup each). Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix until evenly coated. Let it dry for a few minutes.
- Frost the Cookies – Spread a thick layer of vanilla frosting on each sugar cookie.
- Decorate with Coconut & Sprinkles – Sprinkle the colored coconut over the frosting, then add a handful of sprinkles for extra texture.
- Add the Candy Melt & Chocolate Chips – Place a white candy melt wafer in the center of each cookie. Add three mini white chocolate chips around the wafer for decoration.
- Let Them Set & Serve – Allow the cookies to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy immediately or store for later!
Notes
- For a tropical flavor, use toasted coconut instead of raw coconut.
- Swap vanilla frosting for chocolate, cream cheese, or lemon frosting for a flavor twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: : 0 minutes (no baking required)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American