Description
These 3-Ingredient Chocolate Coconut Balls are a delightfully simple treat that tastes just like a homemade Mounds bar. With a chewy, sweet coconut center enveloped in a rich dark chocolate shell, they satisfy sweet cravings with minimal effort. Ready in minutes and requiring no baking, these bite-sized truffles are the perfect easy dessert for holidays, parties, or a quick afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (desiccated)
- 1 cup condensed milk (use sweetened coconut condensed milk for vegan/dairy-free)
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate (bar or chips)
Instructions
Mix the Filling
Pour the shredded coconut into a mixing bowl. Add the condensed milk and mix until it forms a thick, sticky dough. Using your hands is often the best way to ensure it is fully combined.
Shape
Scoop about 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it firmly between your palms to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Chill
Place the formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes (or freeze for 10 minutes) to firm up. This step is crucial so they don’t fall apart during dipping.
Melt Chocolate
While the balls chill, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
Dip
Remove the cold coconut balls from the fridge. Using a fork, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, tapping the fork against the side of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip off.
Set
Place the coated balls back onto the parchment paper or a wire rack. Let them sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, then transfer to the fridge to set completely.
Notes
Vegan Option: To make this vegan or dairy-free, simply swap the standard condensed milk for sweetened coconut condensed milk and ensure your dark chocolate is dairy-free.
Almond Joy Variation: Press a whole roasted almond into the top of each coconut ball before dipping to mimic the classic Almond Joy bar.
Consistency Check: If the mixture feels too loose to roll, let it sit for 5 minutes so the coconut absorbs the liquid, or add a tablespoon more coconut.
Storage: Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They taste best cold!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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