Description
Coconut Cookie Balls with Chocolate Centers are a deliciously easy treat that perfectly balances the sweet, tropical flavor of coconut with rich, melty chocolate. These no-bake delights are ideal for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a holiday gathering, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. With their chewy texture and creamy chocolate filling, these cookie balls are sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, they can be customized with various flavors and toppings to suit your taste. Dive into this simple recipe and create a batch of these delightful bites that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for drizzling)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Take about a tablespoon of the mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a chocolate truffle in the center, fold the coconut mixture around it, and roll into a ball.
- Arrange the cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt ½ cup of dark chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler until smooth. Stir in heavy cream.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over each chilled cookie ball using a spoon or piping bag.
- Return to the refrigerator for an additional 10-15 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie ball (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg