No Bake Coconut Cream Balls with Condensed Milk (Easy Christmas Treat)
My mother-in-law’s no bake coconut cream balls take just a few minutes to mix with sweetened condensed milk and coconut, then get a pretty chocolate drizzle. A family favourite Christmas treat!
Why you’ll love this easy coconut balls recipe
This holiday recipe came from my mother-in-law’s recipe file. It’s one of our family favorites! Here are some reasons why I think you’ll love it, too!
- This no bake Christmas cookie recipe only takes 6 ingredients!
- Aside from the chill time, it only takes minutes to mix up coconut balls.
- Coconut balls make a beautiful platter that resembles pretty snowballs – perfect for holiday parties.
- You can customize the chocolate coating to make it look the way you like. They can be completely covered in chocolate, drizzled, or even left plain. Any way you choose, they’re all delicious!
Only 6 Ingredients are needed for this no bake cookie recipe!
(A printable recipe card is provided at the bottom of this post for your convenience.)
- Powdered sugar: sweetens the filling and helps it firm up enough to roll.
- Sweetened condensed milk: the secret to the creamy, moist centre. Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk.
- Vanilla: a little splash brings out the coconut flavour.
- Coconut: fine or medium shredded coconut works best because it holds together nicely when you roll the balls.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: for dipping or drizzling on top.
- Vegetable oil: just a bit melted with the chocolate makes it smooth and easy to drizzle.
**Please note that this amount of chocolate chips would be enough to dip quite a few coconut balls. If you just want to drizzle the chocolate on the top, you won’t need to make this much dipping chocolate.
Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls Recipe
With only a few ingredients and a few minutes to mix it up, this easy no bake coconut balls recipe is a perfect holiday treat. This deliciously sweet coconut treat has a moist filling, coconut flakes, and chocolate on the top. It’ll be a holiday hit!
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 can (300 ml or 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups fine or medium coconut
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips – (which is about 1 1/4 cups)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix together the powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until completely combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour before forming into balls.
- Once the filling is chilled and firm enough to handle, form into small balls by rolling about 1 tablespoon of dough in the palms of your hands. Set on a parchment or wax paper lined pan and chill in the refrigerator or freezer.
How to dip coconut balls in chocolate
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and oil. Heat in 20 second intervals in the microwave, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth.
- Use a long toothpick or metal cake tester to dip the chilled coconut balls into the melted chocolate and set on parchment lined pan.
- To drizzle melted chocolate on coconut balls, use a spoon or fork to drizzle chocolate over the top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 63 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 53Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 13mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 0g
Step by step instructions for easy coconut balls
1. Mix the filling. Stir the powdered sugar, condensed milk, coconut and vanilla together in a big bowl until it’s all combined.
2. Chill it. Cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for about an hour. The mixture is too soft to roll until it firms up.
3. Roll into balls. Scoop out small spoonfuls, roll them between your palms and set them on a lined pan. Chill them again so they’re nice and firm for the chocolate.
How to dip coconut balls in chocolate
4. Melt the chocolate chips and oil together in the microwave, then dip the balls or simply drizzle the chocolate over the tops. Sprinkle a little extra coconut on right away if you like.
Tips
- Chocolate chips do not make the most ideal dipping chocolate! I found that it left too thick of a covering on the coconut balls. If you want to have chocolate covered coconut balls, I recommend you use your own personal favorite dipping chocolate method.
- Drizzling chocolate worked well with this melted chocolate and makes a pretty presentation. However, be sure to keep the coconut balls chilled until ready to use, as they get quite soft at room temperature.
- Sprinkling coconut on immediately after dipping in the chocolate makes a pretty topping. White sprinkles would also be pretty.
How to store no bake coconut balls dipped in chocolate
Store coconut balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve. They keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Why are my coconut balls too soft to roll?
Chill the mixture a little longer. If it’s still too sticky, stir in a bit more powdered sugar or coconut until it’s easy to handle.
Can I make coconut balls ahead of time?
Yes! They keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and in the freezer for up to 2 months, so they’re perfect for making ahead for holiday platters.
What kind of coconut should I use?
Fine or medium shredded coconut works best. Long flaked coconut makes the balls harder to roll and shape.
More popular Christmas cookies recipes
Although these easy coconut balls could be made for any occasion, they are particularly popular for Christmas. Here are some more Christmas cookies recipes that are also popular:
- This rolled sugar cookie recipe is the best I’ve ever used! It’s no chill, no spread, and so yummy!
- Sugar cookies need frosting and this easy frosting recipe is my favorite.
- Church window cookies are an old fashioned favorite. Also, no bake, it’s sometimes called chocolate marshmallow log.
- Christmas brownie cookies can be turned into the cutest Rudolph cookies!
- Get my Christmas Cookie Recipes E-book!
- Soft & chewy gingersnaps cookies are always a hit for the holidays.
- Meltaway chocolates are a fun tradition to make and give as gifts.
- These easy gingerbread cookies are sturdy enough to decorate with royal icing or hang on the tree as ornaments.
- Jam sandwich cookies are a 2-ingredient shortcut using refrigerated sugar cookie dough, with pretty jam hearts and stars peeking through.
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