Colored coconut flakes

Colored coconut flakes

This versatile treat topper comes in which ever shade suits your fancy!

This tasty topper helps a hostess create cakes, salads and sweets in the color of her choice. The following recipe makes 1 cup!

Tip: If making a primary and secondary color, create the primary color first. Any leftover colored water can be altered to create your secondary color. If you first create blue coconut, add red to make purple!

Colored coconut flake ingredients

• Food coloring
• 1 cup coconut flakes (or shredded coconut)
• 1 teaspoon water
• Sealable bag(s) or container(s)

Directions for making colored coconut flakes

1. Place coconut in sealable bag.
2. Dissolve food coloring into water.
3. Place colored water in bag. Seal the bag.
4. Shake bag until all coconut flakes are uniformly colored.

Foods using colored coconut flakes
This recipe improves the following foods:

• Baby shower critter cupcakes