Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Coconut Balls that combine shredded sweetened coconut, powdered sugar, and sweetened condensed milk to create a wonderfully chewy treat. Optionally dipped in creamy melted chocolate for an extra decadent touch, these no-bake coconut balls are perfect for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Core Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional for Chocolate Coating
- 8 oz white or dark chocolate (for dipping)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add shredded coconut, powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Mix to Form Dough: Stir the mixture thoroughly until it forms a sticky, cohesive dough. If the mixture feels too dry, gradually add a little more condensed milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- Shape Coconut Balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls using your hands. Place each formed ball onto a tray lined with parchment or wax paper.
- Chill the Balls: Refrigerate the tray of coconut balls for 30 minutes to firm up before optional chocolate dipping.
- Melt Chocolate (Optional): Melt white or dark chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Dip Coconut Balls in Chocolate: Using a fork or skewer, dip each chilled coconut ball into the melted chocolate to coat completely. Place the dipped balls back onto the lined tray.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the chocolate-coated coconut balls for approximately 20 minutes until the chocolate sets fully.
Notes
- You can substitute sweetened coconut with unsweetened coconut and adjust sugar accordingly based on your sweetness preference.
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, chilling it for a few minutes can help.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free sweetened condensed milk and check chocolate is vegan friendly.
- Store coconut balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for up to one week.
- Feel free to roll the coconut balls in extra shredded coconut or chopped nuts before chilling for added texture.
