Coconut Cookie Balls with Chocolate Centers Recipe
These delightful Coconut Cookie Balls with Chocolate Centers are a perfect sweet treat for any occasion. They are easy to make and offer a delightful combination of coconut and chocolate flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookie balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling, Drizzling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Coconut Mixture:
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate Drizzle:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Coconut Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the coconut is fully coated and starts to stick together.
- Shape the Cookie Balls: Take a small amount of the coconut mixture, flatten it, place a chocolate truffle in the center, fold the coconut mixture around it, and roll into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture and truffles.
- Chill the Cookie Balls: Arrange on a baking sheet, refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- Drizzle with Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate, drizzle over the cookie balls.
- Final Chill: Return to the fridge for 10-15 minutes to set.
- Serve: Enjoy the coconut cookie balls once the chocolate is set. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- You can customize these cookie balls by using different types of chocolate for the centers.
- For a variation, try rolling the finished balls in chopped nuts or sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Coconut Cookie Balls, Chocolate Centers, Dessert Recipe
