Ingredients
- 1¾ cups desiccated coconut
- 1¾ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- Optional: Additional shredded coconut, chopped nuts (almonds or pecans), festive sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix desiccated coconut and powdered sugar.
- Add sweetened condensed milk gradually and stir until a thick, pliable dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into small, even balls and place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening together, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Dip each chilled coconut ball into the melted chocolate, let excess drip off, and place back on the wax paper.
- Immediately sprinkle with desired toppings before the chocolate sets.
- Let chocolate coating firm completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Add vanilla or almond extract to the coconut mixture for extra flavor.
- Use milk or white chocolate for a sweeter variation.
- Chill coconut balls thoroughly before dipping for best coating results.
- Decorate while chocolate is wet to ensure toppings stick.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
