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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 dry shredded coconut finely ground, unsweetened
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tick unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon dark rum such as Kirkland spiced rum from Costco or Austrian Stroh 54
- 3 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder unsweetened
- ⅓ cup shredded coconut finely ground; for coating
Instructions
- 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.
- Work the mixture into a dough and place it in the fridge for an hour to set.
- 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.
- Place the coconut balls in paper candy cups.
Cup of Yum
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
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
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: 25balls
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.