5.0 from 39 votes
Chocolate Coconut Balls
These Chocolate Coconut Balls are a delicious and easy no bake dessert made with sweetened condensed milk and shredded coconut dipped in a chocolate layer. They are a wonderful party dessert for any special occasion and a must-make for the holiday season.
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 4 teaspoons coconut oil divided and melted
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 8 ounces chocolate bark or chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the coconut and powdered sugar and mix together thoroughly.
- Next, add the sweetened condensed milk and 2 teaspoons of the melted coconut oil and stir to combine well.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop 1 tablespoon sized portions and gently roll them into smooth balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet .
- Once all the coconut balls are rolled, place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes to allow them to set.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips, chocolate bark, and the remaining 2 teaspoons coconut oil and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat for another 30 seconds, remove and stir again. Repeat one more 30-second interval then remove and stir until chocolate is completely melted. Be very careful not to overheat the chocolate or it will seize and be unusable.
- Dip each coconut truffle into the melted chocolate with a fork. Hold it over the bowl and allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
- Place the truffle back on lined baking sheet and continue dipping the remaining truffles.
- Place the sheet back into the refrigerator and allow them to chill for at least 15 minutes until the chocolate has set completely.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze in freeze friendly bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or enjoy them a little on a frozen side!
- Use desiccated coconut or pulse the shredded coconut in the food processor a few times until it is broken up into small pieces.
- Coconut oil also acts as a binder for the coconut balls and helps the chocolate coating solidify.
- The combination of dark chocolate chips with chocolate bark has great flavor and melts smoothly. You can use one or the other if you prefer.Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips are my favorite and these Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers.
- Use milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips for another fun variety.
- Drizzle with extra melted chocolate, shredded coconut, sea salt or holiday sprinkles, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1coconut ball
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
45IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1coconut ball | |
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.