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Christmas Coconut Balls Recipe

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 28 coconut balls
Calories: 157 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

How To Make Chocolate Coconut Balls:
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  1. Pulse coconut in a food processor or blender until it is the consistency of bread crumbs then transfer to a bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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)
  5. 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:
  1. 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

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

% 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.