Description
Make these simple, creamy coconut balls without baking. They use few ingredients and are perfect for quick desserts or holiday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 3 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and 3 cups of the flaked coconut until combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the coconut balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is smooth.
- Dip each chilled coconut ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Roll the chocolate-coated balls immediately in the remaining 1/2 cup of flaked coconut, if desired.
- Return the finished coconut balls to the parchment-lined sheet and chill until the chocolate sets, about 1 hour.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can substitute the condensed milk with full-fat coconut cream mixed with maple syrup, though the texture will change.
- If you prefer a darker chocolate coating, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- Store the finished coconut balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg