Description
Coconut Chocolate Balls are a quick dessert, easy recipe, and fun homemade treat that is perfect for holiday trays, snack boards, and sweet cravings any day of the week. These no-bake coconut bites have a soft, creamy center wrapped in a smooth chocolate shell, making them a delicious choice for dessert ideas, food ideas, party sweets, and make-ahead treats when you want something simple but impressive.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/4 cup extra shredded coconut for topping, optional
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mix the sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
2. Scoop and roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch each, and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Refrigerate the balls for 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
5. Dip each chilled coconut ball into the melted chocolate, coating it fully, then lift it out with a fork and let the excess chocolate drip off.
6. Place the coated balls back on the lined tray and sprinkle with extra shredded coconut if desired.
7. Chill again for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set, then serve.
Notes
Chill the coconut balls well before dipping so they hold their shape.
Use semisweet or dark chocolate if you want a less sweet finish.
Store them in the fridge for the best texture and easiest serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 38mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg