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Coconut Chocolate Balls Recipe

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Delightfully rich and chewy Coconut Chocolate Balls combine sweetened shredded coconut with creamy condensed milk and powdered sugar, then are luxuriously coated in melted dark chocolate. These no-bake treats are freezer-set before being dipped in chocolate, making them a perfect bite-sized dessert for coconut and chocolate lovers alike.

Ingredients

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Coconut 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. Prepare the coconut mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to beat the ingredients together until fully blended and a uniform mixture forms.
  2. Chill the mixture: Place the bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up the mixture, making it easier to scoop and shape into balls.
  3. Scoop the coconut balls: After chilling, use a cookie scoop to portion out balls of the coconut mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Freeze the scoops: Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze for 60 minutes until the coconut balls are firm and hold their shape well.
  5. Melt the chocolate: Place the dark chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session, until mostly melted. Continue stirring off heat until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
  6. Dip the coconut balls: Remove 1 to 2 coconut balls from the freezer at a time. Using a fork, dip and roll each ball in the melted chocolate, then lift and gently tap to remove excess chocolate. Place the coated balls on a sheet of waxed or parchment paper to set.
  7. Finish and store: Repeat dipping with remaining coconut balls in batches. Once coated, store the coconut chocolate balls in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make sure the coconut mixture is well chilled before scooping to prevent sticking.
  • Work in small batches when dipping to avoid melting the chocolate too much.
  • Store the finished treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Use dark chocolate melts for a rich coating, or substitute with milk or white chocolate if preferred.
  • To speed up setting, you can place the dipped balls briefly back in the freezer, but do not leave them too long to avoid condensation.

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