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Coconut Chocolate Balls Recipe

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These Coconut Chocolate Balls are a delicious no-bake treat combining sweet shredded coconut and condensed milk, coated in smooth melted dark chocolate. Perfect as a quick dessert or snack, they offer a rich and creamy texture with a delightful chocolate shell.

Ingredients

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Base Mixture

  • 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 3 cups dark chocolate melts

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Place coconut, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Mix: Use a hand mixer to beat together until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Chill Mixture: Place the bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up enough to make scooping easier.
  4. Scoop Balls: After chilling, use a cookie scoop to form balls of the coconut mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Freeze Balls: Place the baking sheet with coconut balls into the freezer for 60 minutes to harden.
  6. Melt Chocolate: Place the chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is mostly melted.
  7. Stir Chocolate: Stop heating and continue stirring until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  8. Dip Balls: Remove 1 to 2 coconut balls at a time from the freezer. Using a fork, dip and roll each ball in the melted chocolate. Lift from the chocolate, tap off excess, and place on waxed or parchment paper to set.
  9. Repeat Dipping: Continue dipping the remaining coconut balls in batches of 1 to 2 and setting them on parchment paper.
  10. Store: Once coated, store the coconut chocolate balls in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Ensure the chocolate melts are cooled slightly but still liquid before dipping to get a smooth coating.
  • Work quickly while dipping to prevent the balls from warming and softening too much.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to one week for best freshness.
  • You can substitute milk or white chocolate melts if preferred.
  • Freezing helps to firm the coconut balls for easier handling and cleaner dipping.

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