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Coconut Chocolate Balls Recipe

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These Coconut Chocolate Balls are a delightful no-bake treat combining shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar, coated in rich melted dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick dessert or a party snack, these bite-sized sweets are easy to prepare and fun to eat.

Ingredients

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For the Coconut Mixture

  • 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coating

  • 3 cups dark chocolate melts

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: Place the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat everything together until fully combined and smooth.
  2. Chill Mixture: Transfer the bowl to the freezer and chill for 10 minutes. This helps the mixture firm up slightly, making it easier to scoop.
  3. Scoop Coconut Balls: After chilling, use a cookie scoop to portion out balls of the coconut mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Freeze Balls: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 60 minutes to allow the coconut balls to harden completely.
  5. Melt Chocolate: Put the dark chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session until the chocolate is mostly melted. Stop microwaving and stir until smooth and fully melted.
  6. Coat Coconut Balls: Remove 1 to 2 coconut balls from the freezer at a time. Use a fork to dip each ball into the melted chocolate. Lift and gently tap the fork to remove excess chocolate.
  7. Set Coated Balls: Place the chocolate-coated balls on a sheet of waxed or parchment paper to set and harden.
  8. Repeat Dipping: Continue dipping and setting the remaining coconut balls in batches to prevent the chocolate from hardening before dipping.
  9. Store: Once all balls are coated and set, store them in the refrigerator to keep them firm and fresh until serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the coconut mixture is firm enough before scooping by chilling it well in the freezer.
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size balls to ensure even chilling and coating.
  • Temper the chocolate properly by stirring off heat to achieve a smooth and shiny coating.
  • Store the finished coconut chocolate balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • These treats can be customized with white chocolate or milk chocolate melts if preferred.

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