Description
Chocolate Coconut Balls are a delightful no-bake holiday treat featuring a sweet and moist coconut center coated in rich chocolate. With only 5 simple ingredients, these decadent treats are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Coconut Balls:
- 1 3/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp shortening
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix desiccated coconut, powdered sugar, and sweetened condensed milk until well combined. This will form the base mixture for the coconut balls.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a wax paper-lined pan. Refrigerate the balls until they are firm.
- In a microwave-safe glass bowl, melt the chocolate chips with shortening. Stir occasionally until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip each coconut ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is evenly coated. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the coated balls back on the wax paper.
- Allow the chocolate-coated balls to set at room temperature. Once set, store the Chocolate Coconut Balls in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 149 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 24mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
