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Christmas Coconut Balls Recipe

Christmas Coconut Balls Recipe
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Festive, no-bake coconut balls packed with M&Ms, coated in chocolate, and drizzled with white chocolate for a perfect holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut (4 oz) desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 5 Tbsp coconut oil (solid form, not melted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Red and Green M&Ms, plus more to decorate
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Pulse the desiccated coconut in a food processor or blender until it reaches the consistency of bread crumbs.
  2. Transfer the pulsed coconut to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 5 Tbsp solid coconut oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the bowl.
  4. Stir the ingredients until they are well combined.
  5. Fold in 1/2 cup of Red and Green M&Ms until just incorporated.
  6. Use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture into balls.
  7. Place the portioned balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Roll each ball between your hands to smooth its surface.
  9. Refrigerate the coconut balls for 15 minutes to firm them up.
  10. Combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 Tbsp coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl.
  11. Heat the chocolate mixture in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each increment.
  12. Continue heating and stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth (this usually takes 45-60 seconds total).
  13. Dip each chilled coconut ball into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
  14. Transfer the chocolate-dipped coconut balls back to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  15. Refrigerate the dipped balls until the chocolate coating is firm.
  16. Melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips in the microwave (30-45 seconds total), stirring until smooth.
  17. Transfer the melted white chocolate to a Ziploc bag.
  18. Snip off a small corner of the Ziploc bag.
  19. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over each firm, chocolate-coated coconut ball.
  20. Immediately place additional Red and Green M&Ms on top of the white chocolate drizzle before it sets.

Notes

Ensure coconut oil for the mixture is solid, not melted, for proper binding.
Chill the coconut balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent them from falling apart.
Heat chocolate in short bursts to avoid burning or seizing.
Work quickly when decorating with white chocolate and M&Ms as the white chocolate sets fast.

Find it online: https://sweetcraftrecipes.com/christmas-coconut-balls-recipe/