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Coconut Chocolate Balls Recipe

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Delight in these Coconut Chocolate Balls, a luscious no-bake treat combining sweet shredded coconut, creamy condensed milk, and smooth dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick dessert or a festive snack, these bite-sized delights offer a rich coconut flavor enveloped in a silky chocolate coating.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups dark chocolate melts

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Place shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl to prepare the base mixture.
  2. Mix Thoroughly: Use a hand mixer to beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and fully blended, ensuring even consistency.
  3. Chill Mixture: Place the mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes. This step firms up the mixture, making it easier to scoop and shape.
  4. Scoop the Mixture: After chilling, use a cookie scoop to form balls of coconut mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Harden the Balls: Put the baking sheet with the coconut balls into the freezer for 60 minutes to allow them to firm up completely before coating.
  6. Melt Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is nearly melted.
  7. Smooth the Chocolate: Remove from microwave and continue stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, ready for dipping.
  8. Dip Coconut Balls: Remove 1 or 2 coconut balls at a time from the freezer. Using a fork, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, rolling to coat evenly.
  9. Drain Excess Chocolate: Lift each dipped ball from the chocolate, gently tap the fork to remove excess coating, then place the coated balls on parchment or waxed paper to set.
  10. Repeat the Process: Continue dipping the remaining coconut balls in batches, ensuring each is fully covered in chocolate and placed to set.
  11. Store Properly: Once all balls are coated and set, store them in the refrigerator to keep firm and fresh until serving.

Notes

  • Chilling the coconut mixture before scooping helps maintain the shape and prevents sticking.
  • Melting chocolate slowly in short intervals prevents burning and ensures a smooth coating.
  • Use parchment or waxed paper when setting the chocolate-dipped balls to prevent sticking.
  • Store coconut chocolate balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • For a different flavor twist, try using milk chocolate or white chocolate melts instead of dark chocolate.

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