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    Published: Mar 10, 2022 · Modified: Nov 28, 2023 by Cara Lanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Easy Chocolate Coconut Balls (No Bake)

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    No Bake Chocolate Coconut Balls are decadent homemade chocolates with a sweet, soft coconut center and rich dark chocolate coating. Easy recipe you can make in the microwave in minutes with just 6 ingredients. 

    Coconut lovers, satisfy your sweet tooth with Chocolate Coconut Macaroons, Coconut Dream Bars, and Hello Dolly Bars next! 

    coconut balls on a white countertop.
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    • Chocolate Coconut Balls (No Bake)

    There’s so much to love about these delicious coconut balls. The soft, sweet coconut center ... the rich dark chocolate coating ... and they look like you spent a lot of time fussing over them, but they're really easy. 

    You’re going to love these

    • Delicious coconut truffles with rich dark chocolate coating 
    • Fast and easy no bake recipe for homemade candy 
    • Easy recipe for a delicious treat you can make in the microwave in minutes with 6 simple ingredients
    • Decadent sweet treat for the holiday season, Valentine’s Day, Easter, or any time of the year
    • The perfect mini dessert — everyone will have room for one (or five!)

    Ingredients

    This decadent treat comes together with 6 simple ingredients you can find in any grocery store.

    coconut balls ingredients.

    Sweetened Coconut. Sweetened coconut flakes keep these chocolate coconut balls moist and sweet — and helps hold them together.

    White chocolate chips. For best results, use Ghirardelli white chocolate chips.  

    Butter. Butter adds rich flavor and soft texture to the coconut centers.  

    Heavy whipping cream. Heavy cream helps the white chocolate melt smoothly and makes the coconut centers luscious and decadent.

    Dark chocolate chips. The flavor combination of coconut with dark chocolate is out of this world. The bitterness of dark chocolate keeps it from being too sweet. 

    Shortening. Melting chocolate with shortening makes it smooth and easy to work with. And when the chocolate firms, it won't melt in your hands. 

    Substitutions

    Vegetable oil or coconut oil. You can use coconut oil or vegetable oil in the coconut filling or the chocolate coating. If you use coconut oil in the coating, the coating will soften at room temperature and you might get some chocolate on your fingers. 

    Chocolate coating. If you’re less of a Mounds Bar and more of an Almond Joy candy bar person, coat the coconut balls in milk chocolate. And stick an almond in the middle! You can also coat them in white chocolate. 

    How to Make No Bake Coconut Balls

    white chocolate, cream, and butter melted together in a clear bowl.

    Step 1: Melt the white chocolate, cream, and butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Heat in 10-second increments until smooth and creamy. 

    coconut mixture in a clear bowl.

    Step 2: Add the coconut and stir until combined. Chill the coconut mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour or until firm enough to shape into balls. If the mixture becomes too cold and too firm, let it sit at room temperature until it is soft enough to work with.

    coconut balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Step 3: Using a small cookie scoop or a ½ tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop the mixture into 1-inch little coconut balls. Roll in your hands to make them round. Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan or plate. Chill in the refrigerator.

    melted chocolate in a white bowl.

    Step 4:  Place the dark chocolate and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl that is large enough to dunk the coconut candy balls. Melt in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Heat in 10-second increments until smooth. 

    hands holding spoons dipping the coconut balls in melted chocolate.

    Step 5: Drop the balls into the chocolate mixture, one, two, or three at a time and use two spoons to move them around in the chocolate until they are completely coated. Use the spoons to transfer them to a wire rack.  

    no bake chocolate coconut balls on a wire rack.

    Step 6: Melt white chocolate and shortening in a small bowl. Use a spoon to drizzle the white chocolate over the chocolate coconut balls. 

    Once the white chocolate has dripped off of the coconut balls, carefully transfer them back to the plate or baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper. I use 2 forks to do this. Place them in the refrigerator to set.

    Expert Tips

    • Use premium white chocolate when making this no bake coconut balls recipe for the smoothest, creamiest coconut filling. I use Ghirardelli. 

    • A ½ tablespoon measuring spoon is the perfect size for creating bite-sized coconut balls. 

    • To avoid puddles of chocolate around the base of the no bake coconut balls, place them on a wire rack after dipping and drizzling in melted chocolate. Once the excess chocolate has dripped off, carefully transfer the balls onto waxed or parchment paper. 

    Recipe FAQs

    How do I store no bake coconut balls?

    Store these easy coconut balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. 

    Can I freeze chocolate coconut balls?

    Yes, no bake coconut balls are a great recipe to make and freeze ahead for Christmas time. Place in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the container in the refrigerator. 

    chocolate coconut balls in candy wrappers on a white countertop.

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    Chocolate Coconut Balls (No Bake)

    Cara Lanz
    No Bake Chocolate Coconut Balls are decadent, delicious, and super easy to make with just 6 ingredients. Perfect sweet treat for your holiday treat platter and gift giving.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cooling Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 184 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Coconut Balls

    • ½ cup white chocolate chips
    • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ¾ cup sweetened coconut

    Dark Chocolate Coating and White Chocolate Drizzle

    • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
    • 2 teaspoons shortening
    • 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips
    • ¼ teaspoon shortening
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    Instructions
     

    • Melt the white chocolate, cream, and butter together in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Heat in 10-second increments until the white chocolate has completely melted and is smooth and creamy.
    • Stir in the coconut until the mixture is completely combined.
    • Chill the coconut mixture in the refrigerator until it is firm enough to shape into balls, at least one hour.
    • Using a ½ tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into coconut balls. Roll each ball around between your hands to make them nice and round.
    • Place the balls on a parchment lined baking sheet. Set them in the refrigerator for about an hour or until the coconut balls are firm.
    • Place the dark chocolate and shortening in a bowl that is big enough for dunking the coconut balls. Melt the dark chocolate and shortening in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Heat in 10-second increments until the chocolate and shortening are smooth.
    • Drop the balls into the chocolate, one, two, or three at a time. Use two spoons to move them around in the chocolate until they are completely coated. Use the spoons to transfer them to a wire rack. 
    • Place 2 tablespoons white chocolate and ¼ teaspoon shortening in a small bowl and heat in the microwave for 15 seconds. Stir. Heat in 10-second increments until it is completely melted and smooth.
    • Use a spoon to drizzle the white chocolate over the chocolate coconut balls.
    • Once the white chocolate has dripped off of the coconut balls, carefully transfer them to a plate or baking sheet lined with waxed paper or parchment paper and place them in the refrigerator to set.
      Store no bake coconut balls tightly covered in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    • Use premium white chocolate when making these coconut balls for a smooth, creamy coconut filling.  
    • A ½ tablespoon measuring spoon is the perfect size for creating bite-sized coconut balls.  
    • To avoid getting puddles of chocolate around the base of no bake coconut balls, place them on a wire rack after dipping and drizzling them in chocolate. Once the excess chocolate has dripped off, carefully transfer the balls onto waxed or parchment paper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Kenny carter says

      June 27, 2022 at 4:16 am

      How are you doing my name is, Kenny Carter,how did you get started cooking.

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      • Cara Lanz says

        June 27, 2022 at 9:34 pm

        Hi, Kenny, thanks for the question! I developed a curiosity about food as a young adult, so I started reading cookbooks. It wasn't long until I realized what I really enjoyed wasn't so much trying new recipes, but getting ideas to develop my own recipes!

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