Easy No-Bake Chocolate Dipped Coconut Balls
Make these simple, creamy coconut balls without turning on your oven. They use few ingredients and are perfect for parties or a quick sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 22 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 3 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and 3 cups of the shredded coconut. Mix well until everything is evenly moistened and combined.
- Scoop the mixture and roll it into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get about 20 to 24 balls. Place the formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded coconut on a separate small plate.
- Chill the coconut balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm them up. This step helps them hold their shape during dipping.
- Prepare the chocolate coating. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Remove the chilled coconut balls from the refrigerator. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Immediately roll the chocolate-coated ball in the reserved shredded coconut, or place it directly onto the parchment-lined sheet to set.
- Return the finished chocolate coconut balls to the refrigerator until the chocolate coating is firm, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a firmer center, you can freeze the rolled balls for 15 minutes before dipping them in chocolate.
- If you prefer a plain coconut ball without chocolate, simply skip steps 5 through 7. These are still delicious as creamy coconut treats.
- These quick homemade candy bites store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5