Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for No-Bake Coconut Cream Balls — perfect for a quick treat, holidays, or as a make-ahead dessert. These are soft, rich, and coconutty, with only a few ingredients!
🥥 No-Bake Coconut Cream Balls
📋 Ingredients:
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2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (plus more for rolling)
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1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
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1/4 cup softened butter (unsalted)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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(Optional): Melted dark or white chocolate for dipping or drizzling
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Mix the Base:
In a bowl, combine:
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Shredded coconut
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Sweetened condensed milk
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Softened butter
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Vanilla extract
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Salt
Mix well until it forms a sticky, moldable dough.
2. Chill:
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Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 15–30 minutes. This firms it up for easier rolling.
3. Shape into Balls:
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Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
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Roll each ball in additional shredded coconut to coat.
4. (Optional) Add Chocolate:
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For a fancier version, dip the balls in melted chocolate, or drizzle chocolate over the top.
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Let set on parchment paper until firm.
5. Store:
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Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
🌟 Variations:
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Add crushed almonds, pistachios, or cashews to the mix.
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Mix in a few drops of almond extract or lemon zest for a flavor twist.
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Use coconut flakes for more texture, or toast them for a nuttier flavor.