Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars Recipe
This Pink Coconut Snowball Cake Bars Recipe is sweet, soft and fun. The bars are covered in coconut and have a light pink color.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut plus extra for topping
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 –4 drops pink food coloring
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes removal easy.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a bowl, mix softened butter and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy using a wooden spoon.
Add Vanilla and Milk
- Add vanilla extract and milk to butter mixture. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
Add Pink Food Coloring
- Drop 3–4 drops of pink food coloring into the mixture. Stir gently to create an even light pink color.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt and shredded coconut. Stir to mix evenly.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add dry mixture into the butter mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Transfer to Pan
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Flatten the surface with a spatula or your fingers.
Bake the Cake Bars
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes until slightly golden on the edges.
Cool the Cake Bars
- Remove from oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. This helps them set before cutting.
Add Coconut Topping
- Sprinkle extra shredded coconut evenly over the top. Press lightly so it sticks to the bars.
Cut into Bars
- Once cooled, lift the cake out using parchment paper. Cut into 12 small bars. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh, finely shredded coconut for soft texture.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep it light.
- Press dough evenly into the pan for uniform bars.
- Bake until lightly golden; do not overbake.
- Add more pink coloring for brighter bars if desired.