If you’re looking for a quick and delicious dessert, these Chocolate Coconut Balls are just the thing! With a rich chocolatey center and a delightful coating of shredded coconut, they’re the perfect bite-sized treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to make and require no baking!
Chocolate Coconut Balls
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Coconut Balls
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: The center of each ball is packed with deep chocolate flavor, perfectly complemented by the light, nutty taste of shredded coconut.
- No-Bake Convenience: These treats come together without needing an oven, making them ideal for when you want something sweet but don’t want to heat up the kitchen.
- Quick and Easy: With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation, these chocolate coconut balls are the perfect quick dessert or snack.
- Great for Gifting: Their bite-sized shape makes them perfect for sharing, and they look elegant enough to package up for homemade gifts.
Ingredient Notes:
- Desiccated coconut: Provides the base of the filling, contributing a rich, tropical flavor and a chewy texture.
- Powdered sugar: Sweetens the coconut mixture and helps bind it together by absorbing moisture from the condensed milk.
- Sweetened condensed milk: Acts as the glue for the coconut and sugar mixture, adding creaminess and additional sweetness.
- Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips: Used for coating the coconut balls, providing a rich, slightly bitter contrast to the sweet filling.
- Shortening: Helps thin out the melted chocolate, making it smoother and easier to coat the coconut balls, while also giving the chocolate a glossy finish.
Serving Suggestions
- Chilled for Best Texture: These chocolate coconut balls taste best when served chilled. The chocolate firms up, and the coconut adds a lovely texture that’s both soft and slightly crunchy.
- Perfect with Coffee or Tea: Enjoy these sweet bites with a cup of coffee or tea for an indulgent afternoon treat. The combination of chocolate and coconut pairs wonderfully with rich, hot beverages.
- Ideal for Parties and Holidays: Their bite-sized shape makes them perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or any time you want a fuss-free dessert to share with friends and family.
Tips for Success
- Use Sweetened or Unsweetened Coconut: Depending on your taste preferences, you can use sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut. For a slightly less sweet treat, go for unsweetened coconut.
- Customize the Filling: Want to add a little extra? You can mix in chopped nuts, dried fruits, or even a dash of vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture for a bit of variety.
- Store in the Fridge: Keep these chocolate coconut balls in the fridge to maintain their texture. They’ll stay fresh for up to a week—if they last that long!
Be sure to check out these other delicious chocolate recipes!
Chocolate Bundt Cake
Chocolate Banana Bread
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Mini Chocolate Tarts
Chocolate Coconut Balls
Whenever you're in the mood for a quick and indulgent treat, these Chocolate Coconut Balls are the perfect bite-sized delights. With their rich chocolate coating and sweet, chewy coconut filling, they’re an easy-to-make dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup of desiccated coconut
- 1 3/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups of dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp of shortening
Instructions
- Combine the confectioners' sugar with the coconut and condensed milk in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and put the mixture on a wax paper-lined pan. Place until firm, in the refrigerator.
- Melt the chocolate chips with shortening in a microwave-safe glass bowl, removing them to stir just once twice till smooth.
- Dip every other ball into the chocolate to allow it to drip off the excess chocolate.
- Put on the waxed paper with the chocolate balls; let stand until set. Store it in the refrigerator
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Chocolate Coconut Balls