Christmas Coconut Balls Recipe
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Christmas Coconut Balls Recipe
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Festive Chocolate Coconut Balls are the best kind of homemade Christmas candy. This is a no-bake dessert that can be addapted and decorated for any holiday.
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Ingredients
For the Coconut Balls:
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut (4 oz) desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 5 Tbsp coconut oil (solid form, not melted) (1/3 cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red and green m&ms plus more to decorate
For the Coating & Topping:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips melted
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Instructions
How To Make Chocolate Coconut Balls:
- Pulse coconut in a food processor or blender until it is the consistency of bread crumbs then transfer to a bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup condensed milk, 5 Tbsp coconut oil, and 1 tsp vanilla. Stir until well combined then fold in 1/2 cup M&M's just until incorporated.
- Use a small cookie scoop to evenly portion balls and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll balls between your hands to smooth the surface of the balls then refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 Tbsp coconut oil, heating in 15-second increments and stirring each time until chocolate melts (usually 45-60 seconds total in the microwave)
- Dip each ball in melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Transfer coconut balls to the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until firm.
To Decorate as Christmas Coconut Balls:
- Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (30-45 seconds total in the microwave), transfer to a ziploc bag, snip off a corner and drizzle each coconut ball with melted white chocolate and top with M&M's right away before white chocolate sets.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbs
12g
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
26IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 28coconut balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 12g | |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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