Description
Delicious and easy No Bake Coconut Cookie Balls with a gooey chocolate center, perfect for a quick treat that requires no oven time. These sweet coconut treats are coated in powdered sugar for a snowy finish and come together in just 10 minutes plus chilling time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Balls
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Coating
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk with vanilla extract until the mixture is well blended and sticky but manageable.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up and become easier to handle.
- Form Balls: Once chilled, scoop out small portions approximately 1 inch in diameter and roll them into smooth, round balls using your hands.
- Add Chocolate Centers: Make a small thumbprint indentation in each coconut ball and fill it with several semi-sweet chocolate chips, then carefully seal the ball back up around the chocolate.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Roll each chocolate-filled coconut ball in powdered sugar until they are evenly coated with a snowy white appearance.
Notes
- Refrigerating the mixture before shaping helps the cookie balls hold their shape better.
- Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Store the cookie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- These treats do not require baking, making them quick and easy to prepare.
- For a nutty variation, consider adding finely chopped nuts to the coconut mixture.
