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Chocolate Coconut Balls
These no-bake chocolate coconut balls taste like a homemade Mounds bar—rich, chewy, and so easy to make. Perfect for holiday trays, gifting, or a quick sweet treat anytime.
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Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 193kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups desiccated coconut (also called Macaroon coconut)
- 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
Prepare the Coconut Mixture
- Combine the powdered sugar, desiccated coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large mixing bowl until fully incorporated.1 ¾ cups desiccated coconut, 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar, ½ cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Mix until the texture is firm enough to shape.
Shape the Balls
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place the balls on a wax-paper-lined sheet pan.
- Refrigerate until firm.
Melt the Chocolate
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil.2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Microwave in short increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
Coat in Chocolate
- Dip each chilled coconut ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place coated balls back onto wax paper and allow them to set completely.
- Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Substitutions
- Use milk chocolate or white chocolate in place of dark or semi-sweet chocolate.
- Shortening can be substituted for coconut oil
- Sweetened shredded coconut may be used, but mixture may be softer; add extra powdered sugar if needed.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
- Pair with coffee, hot chocolate, or a dessert tray with cookies and candies.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze on a sheet pan until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 ball | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.