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Easy Coconut Balls (Czech Kokosové kuličky)
5 from 3 votes

Easy Coconut Balls (Czech Kokosové kuličky)

These moist, no-bake coconut balls are a staple of Czech Christmas celebrations. Flavored with a hint of rum, they are easy to make and taste absolutely delicious!

Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 25 balls
Calories: 72 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups shredded coconut finely ground, unsweetened, dry
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tick butter softened at room temperature, unsalted
  • 1 Tablespoon dark rum such as Kirkland spiced rum from Costco or Austrian Stroh 54
  • 3 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder unsweetened
  • ⅓ cup coconut finely ground; for coating, shredded

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Place 1 ⅓ cups dry shredded coconut, 1 egg white, 3 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder, ½ stick unsalted butter cut into pieces, 1 Tablespoon dark rum, and 1 cup powdered sugar in a bowl.
  2. Work the mixture into a dough and place it in the fridge for an hour to set.
  3. Scoop out equal-sized pieces of the dough, roll each one into a small ball between your palms, and coat it in ⅓ cup shredded coconut.
  4. Place the coconut balls in paper candy cups.

Notes

  • STORAGE:
  • The basic recipe makes about 25 balls (if they are around 1 inch in diameter).
  • The coconut balls in this recipe are perfectly sweet. If the dough is too runny, add more shredded coconut instead of sugar.
  • The coconut balls are moist and quite soft. Once made, refrigerate them to firm up.
  • STORAGE: Place the coconut balls in a resealable container and store them in a cool, dry place. The top of the fridge is ideal; they will last for about five days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 19mg (1%) Potassium 16mg (0%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 56IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25 balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 56IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.