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A delicious plate of Christmas Coconut Balls Recipe

Christmas Coconut Balls Recipe

These festive no-bake Christmas Coconut Balls are a delightful treat made with shredded coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla, then dipped in chocolate and decorated with colorful M&M's and white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Initial Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 28 coconut balls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 157
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coconut Balls:
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut desiccated, forming the base of the balls
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk to bind the coconut mixture
  • 5 Tbsp coconut oil ensure it's in solid form for proper texture
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for a warm, sweet aroma and flavor
  • 1/2 cup Red and Green M&Ms plus extra for festive decoration
For the Coating & Topping:
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips for dipping the coconut balls
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil to help melt and smooth the chocolate coating
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips for festive drizzling and decoration

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Small Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Ziploc Bag

Method
 

  1. Pulse coconut in a food processor or blender until it is the consistency of bread crumbs then transfer to a bowl.
  2. Add 1/2 cup condensed milk, 5 Tbsp coconut oil, and 1 tsp vanilla. Stir until well combined then fold in 1/2 cup M&M's just until incorporated.
  3. Use a small cookie scoop to evenly portion balls and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll balls between your hands to smooth the surface of the balls then refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 Tbsp coconut oil, heating in 15-second increments and stirring each time until chocolate melts (usually 45-60 seconds total in the microwave).
  5. Dip each ball in melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Transfer coconut balls to the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until firm.
  6. Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (30-45 seconds total in the microwave), transfer to a ziploc bag, snip off a corner and drizzle each coconut ball with melted white chocolate and top with M&M's right away before white chocolate sets.

Notes

These festive coconut balls are a perfect no-bake treat for holiday gatherings, easy to customize with different candy colors or sprinkles. For best results, ensure coconut oil is solid before mixing.