Description
These No Bake Coconut Cookie Balls with Chocolate Centers offer a delightful combination of sweet shredded coconut and gooey chocolate, all in a bite-sized treat that requires no oven time. Perfect for a quick, easy dessert or snack, these cookies are rich, chewy, and crowned with a dusting of powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the unsweetened shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk together until the mixture is sticky but well blended.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up, making it easier to handle.
- Form Balls: After chilling, take small portions approximately 1 inch in size and roll them into smooth, round balls using your hands.
- Add Chocolate Centers: Press your thumb gently into the center of each ball to create a thumbprint indentation, then fill this with semi-sweet chocolate chips before sealing the ball back up by rolling it smooth again.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Roll each cookie ball evenly in powdered sugar until fully coated, giving the cookies a snowy and festive appearance.
Notes
- For an extra coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut lightly before mixing, but let it cool completely.
- Use mini chocolate chips for easier filling in the center.
- Store cookie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a chocolate variation, dip cookie balls in melted chocolate instead of powdered sugar coating.
- These treats are perfect for holiday parties or as a sweet gift.
