No-Bake Coconut Cookie Balls with Chocolate Centers: A Simple and Delicious Treat
These No-Bake Coconut Cookie Balls with Chocolate Centers are a delightful treat that combines the tropical flavor of coconut with the rich indulgence of chocolate. Perfect for holiday gifting or satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 cookie balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups desiccated coconut (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- ¼ cup dark or milk chocolate chips (for melting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, desiccated coconut, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls.
- Place a small piece of chocolate in the center of each ball and reshape to enclose the chocolate.
- Roll each ball in extra desiccated coconut to coat.
- Place the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Melt the dark or milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Dip the chilled coconut balls halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Return the chocolate-dipped balls to the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate has hardened.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use sweetened condensed coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- These coconut balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to experiment with different fillings, such as dried fruit or flavored extracts, to customize the flavor.
