Make these incredibly simple, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate coconut balls without turning on your oven. This recipe uses sweetened condensed milk for a creamy center, perfect for parties or quick sweet snacks.
Author:Sophia Collins
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:5 min
Total Time:25 min
Yield:About 20 balls 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
3 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups of the flaked coconut, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This makes the mixture easier to handle.
Once chilled, scoop out rounded tablespoons of the coconut mixture and roll them firmly between your palms to form balls.
Place the rolled balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
Dip each coconut ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Alternatively, you can drizzle the chocolate over the balls.
Place the coated balls back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
Immediately sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of flaked coconut over the wet chocolate coating before it sets.
Refrigerate the chocolate coconut balls for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate shell is firm.
Notes
For a different texture, try rolling the finished balls in cocoa powder instead of the extra coconut flakes.
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