3-Ingredient Chocolate Coconut Balls
Delicious and easy-to-make chocolate coconut balls made with just three ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration and Melting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 9 oz milk or dark chocolate, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk until thick and sticky.
- Roll the mixture into evenly sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes until firm.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, then coat each coconut ball completely in the chocolate.
- If desired, sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top before the chocolate sets.
- Return the chocolate-coated balls to the fridge for 1 hour until the chocolate is firm.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of sea salt to the melted chocolate before dipping!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg