Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls
Chocolate covered coconut balls are a recipe from my childhood. My mom would make them every year for Christmas to take around to our friends and neighbors.
Servings: 48
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Butter 2 sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 ¼ Pounds Powdered Sugar
- 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14oz
- 1 Bag Coconut 14oz, sweetened, shredded
- 1 Package Almond Bark or Hersheys Chocolate, or dipping chocolate
Instructions
- Cream butter, vanilla and powdered sugar.1 Cup Butter, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 2 ¼ Pounds Powdered Sugar
- Add condensed milk and coconut.1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1 Bag Coconut
- Mix thoroughly.
- Roll into balls. *see note
- Freeze for 2 hours, or even overnight.
- Melt chocolate in microwave for 1 minute, stir. Continue to heat at 30 second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth.1 Package Almond Bark
- Dip coconut balls in chocolate and place on a parchment covered cookie sheet.
- When chocolate is set, transfer to an airtight container and store in a cool place.
Notes
*Note: filling will be sticky. You may refrigerate for a little while before rolling into balls, or dust hands with powdered sugar.
May be stored in an airtight container in a cool place for 1-2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 31mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg