Coconut Balls
These no bake chocolate coconut balls are filled with shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk, coated in rich dark chocolate, and sprinkled with more coconut for a delightful crunch. With just 6 ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a batch of these delicious coconut balls in no time. They're perfect for impressing your guests at your next party or for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Servings: 36 balls
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (divided (12oz, 350g))
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (180g)
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk (1.25 cups, 396g)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Add all but 2 tablespoons of unsweetened shredded coconut to a large bowl.
- Add the powdered sugar and whisk until combined.
- Then, add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- Let the dough chill for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator to firm up.
- Once scoopable, use a small ice cream or cooked dough scoop to scoop the coconut mixture into 1 tablespoon sized balls. Roll the balls between your hands to make them smooth.
- Place the coconut balls on a parchment lined baking sheet. You should get about 36 coconut balls.
- Refrigerate the coconut balls for at least an hour.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted. This should about 60-90 seconds total.
- Use a fork to dip the coconut balls into the chocolate mixture, tapping any excess chocolate off the coconut balls.
- Place the dipped coconut bites back onto the prepared baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with the remaining shredded coconut.
- Let the chocolate set for about 30 minutes before serving. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- The chocolate coating will set rapidly, so it's important to sprinkle the coconut flakes over the bites soon after dipping to prevent the chocolate from hardening too quickly. This will ensure that the coconut flakes stick to the chocolate and that your final product looks as good as it tastes.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut sweetened condensed milk and dairy-free dark chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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