Description
These No-Bake Christmas Chocolate Coconut Balls are a delightful holiday treat combining sweet shredded coconut with creamy condensed milk, coated in rich melted chocolate. Perfect for Christmas trays, gifting, or a quick festive dessert, these chewy and indulgent bites come together with minimal effort and no baking required.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 oz melted chocolate (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded sweetened coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract thoroughly until the mixture is sticky and well incorporated.
- Form Balls and Chill: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into evenly sized balls. Place them on a lined tray or plate and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Dip in Chocolate: Melt your chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled coconut ball into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.
- Final Chill: Return the chocolate-coated balls to the tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens and the candy firms up.
Notes
- Use sweetened shredded coconut for best flavor and texture.
- Choose your preferred type of chocolate for coating—milk, semi-sweet, or dark.
- Store the coconut balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle crushed candy canes or colored sprinkles on top of the chocolate before it sets.
- You can also roll the balls in additional shredded coconut instead of chocolate for a different variation.