Calling all coconut enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a delightful journey as we explore the realm of coconut balls. These delectable treats, often referred to as "bliss balls" or "energy balls," have captured the hearts of dessert lovers worldwide. Their tantalizing combination of coconut, oats, and a symphony of flavors will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a culinary novice, this article will guide you through the process of creating these coconut wonders.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
COCONUT DATE BALLS
A crunchy cookie or candy with a great date taste.
Provided by LANA ENKE
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the eggs sugar and dates. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Mix in crispy rice cereal. Butter hands and roll the mixture into walnut sized balls. Roll the balls in coconut. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS
Steps:
- In a bowl mix together the nuts, condensed milk, almond extract and coconut. Using your fingers, press the mixture into balls about 3/4-inch round. Place onto sheet trays and let rest at room temperature for 4 hours or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- After the balls have set up, melt the chocolate and shortening until smooth. Dip into the chocolate to coat evenly and lightly. Place onto a parchment or foil lined sheet pan to dry.
COCONUT DATE BALLS
There are a few classic recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of those. These chewy balls are surprisingly crunchy and they look so pretty on a holiday candy tray.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the dates, sugar and eggs. Cook and stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, cereal and vanilla. When cool enough to handle, shape into 1-in. balls; roll in coconut. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SWEDISH CHOCOLATE BALLS (OR COCONUT BALLS)
This is a classic Swedish recipe, beloved by every Swede. It is one of the first things children learn to make, and it's enjoyed greatly by all ages. The balls can either be bite-sized or giant, whichever seems more appealing. Or make one big ball, and many small ones. Additional cocoa powder or chocolate can be added to intensify the flavor.
Provided by AngelicaS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 2h20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the oats, sugar, and cocoa together in a bowl. Add the butter, and use your hands to mix the ingredients together to make a thick dough. Mix in the coffee, vanilla, and chocolate until thoroughly blended.
- Place the coconut flakes in a small bowl. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll between your hands to make small balls, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Roll the balls in the coconut flakes. Balls are ready to eat, or may be refrigerated 2 hours to become firmer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 29.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS
This is the grand prize winner taken from Taste of Home's Simple&Delicious magazine, Nov/Dec/07 submitted by Mary Ann Marino -- if your coconut strands are long I suggest to chop with a knife --- these are SO delicious!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Candy
Time 25m
Yield 30 candies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine confectioners sugar with coconut, almonds and condensed milk.
- Shape into 1-inch balls.
- Place in refrigerator until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl melt the chocolate chips with shortening, removing to stir once or twice until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the chocolate mixture allowing the excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
- Store in refrigerator.
APRICOT COCONUT BALLS
I appreciate that these fruity candies are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. They're a nice alternative to chocolate sweets. -Barbara Strohbehn, Gladbrook, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place apricots in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; add coconut and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. , Place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE COCONUT ALMOND BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: desiccated coconut, icing sugar, salt, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, dark chocolate, almond
Provided by Dhruv Vohra
Categories Desserts
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix together coconut, sugar, salt, vanilla, and condensed milk. If the mixture is too dry add additional milk until it all just comes together.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Break apart chocolate bars and add to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave chocolate for 75 seconds, stopping every 30 seconds to check and stir.
- Remove the coconut balls from the freezer and individually roll in melted chocolate to coat. Place back on a wax paper lined tray and sprinkle with additional coconut and top with an almond (optional).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 79 grams
COCONUT RUM BALLS
The flavor of these candies improves after 24 hours. They may be made ahead and stored in refrigerator. Roll in confectioners' sugar instead of coconut if you prefer.
Provided by Carla Hoy
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time 4h30m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers, 1 1/3 cup coconut and walnuts. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and rum; mix well. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in the remaining coconut. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 21.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN BALLS
These coconut curry chicken balls are bite-sized sweet and spicy appetizers. They are great at parties and gatherings. They never last long and everyone wants the recipe. They also look really special, great for Christmas gatherings since they look a lot like snowballs.
Provided by Breanna Thime Majkowski
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine chicken, cream cheese, almonds, mayonnaise, mango chutney, curry powder, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Roll 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Roll each ball in grated coconut to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 250.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
COCONUT-DATE RICE KRISPY BALLS
I love making these no- bake date and nut treats in the summer because they only require about 5 min of cooking! Make sure the date mixture doesnt boil rapidly or it will curdle the egg!
Provided by Leslie Bernardi
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in lg pot over med heat. Add sugar, dates, egg and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 min. Off heat, stir in vanilla, rice krispies and pecans until incorporated. Let cool 15 min.
- 2. Place coconut in shallow dish, Shape cooled mixture into 1 in balls, roll in coconut, transfer to parchment lined rimmed baking sheet, and refrigerate until firm, about 15 min. Serve. (Balls can be stored in airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days)
COCONUT RUM BALLS
My mom has made rum balls for as long as I can remember. They look beautiful on a dessert spread and can be packaged in a decorative tin as a gift. I swapped coconut rum for the traditional rum and added shredded coconut. -Jana Walker, Macomb, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk crushed wafers, confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Stir in coconut and pecans. In a separate bowl, whisk corn syrup and rum; stir into wafer mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls; let stand 1 hour., Roll in additional confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ORANGE COCONUT BALLS
When my mother first made these slightly sweet morsels years ago, we immediately fell in love with their unique flavor. -Helen Youngers, Kingman, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator. Roll in additional confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
COCONUT BALLS
Inspired by Mexican wedding cakes and Russian tea cakes, these rich, crumbly cookies get a hint of tropical flavor from flaked coconut.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 36
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until they're just combined. Stir in coconut.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Bake until just starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Roll the warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; let cool completely.
COCONUT CANDY BALLS
Make and share this Coconut Candy Balls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Candy
Time 1h5m
Yield 100 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredinets except chocolate chips, chill and roll into balls.
- Let stand 1 hour in refrigerator -- after rolling into balls.
- Dip each candy into melted chocolate chips.
FAMOUS COCONUT-ALMOND BALLS
Coconut and almonds dipped in chocolate.
Provided by SAUNDRA
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 13
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line two cookie sheets or large flat surface with waxed paper and place large cooling rack on top. Place coconut in large bowl. Heat corn syrup, one minute in microwave, until syrup boils. Pour immediately over coconut and stir until well mixed.
- Using a tablespoon measure, shape coconut into 26 balls with hands and place on wire racks. Let rest 10 minutes, then re-roll each ball to keep loose ends from sticking out.
- Melt shortening and chocolate together in large glass bowl in microwave, or in saucepan on stovetop, stirring once or twice. Working quickly, spoon 1 tablespoon of chocolate over each ball. Lightly press an almond on top of each ball. Let balls stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 17.4 mg, Sugar 18 g
PEANUT BUTTER COCONUT BALLS
This recipe has been a family "secret" for generations. But I think it's too good to keep to ourselves. A glossy chocolate coating hides a crunchy coconut filling. -Jennifer Dignin, Westerville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter until light and fluffy Beat in vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Stir in the cracker crumbs, walnuts and coconut. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on baking sheets; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. , Dip balls into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in nuts or sprinkles. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRUNCHY APRICOT-COCONUT BALLS
My Mom gave me this no-bake cookie recipe years ago when she had them on her Christmas buffet. I can't believe how simple they are to make.-Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine coconut, apricots and pecans. Add condensed milk; mix well (mixture will be sticky)., Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
COCONUT CHERRY BALLS
I received an e-mail last night from a fellow member, asking if I had a recipe for Cherry Balls. So, here's to you..you know who you are..I was happy to be able to help you, after your loss of the recipe. These sure are delicious! Enjoy!! My pictures
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Desserts
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Drain cherries and set aside.
- 2. Cream the softened butter and confectioners' sugar. I used my hand mixer.
- 3. Blend in the coconut and cream; mix well. Chill for 15 minutes.
- 4. Take a piece of mixture in your hand, about a tablespoonful, flatten, add cherry and roll in your hand to completely cover the cherry.
- 5. Roll in graham cracker crumbs or nuts to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours to chill and firm.
BAKED COCONUT BALLS
During the traditional Mimouna celebration at the end of Passover, many Israeli Jews lay out an elaborate table with sweets. Because dietary rules during the holiday ban flour from the house (including frozen cookies that contain it), the treats are usually flourless. Here, ground coconut turns the texture of these cookies into a soft and pleasantly cloudlike.
Provided by Ron Lieber
Categories easy, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 35m
Yield About 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make the cookies: Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, add the coconut, jam or syrup or honey, baking powder and egg yolks and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
- Squeeze the mixture together to form small balls, about 1 inch wide, and roll them in confectioners' sugar to fully coat. Transfer the balls to a parchment-lined baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray, spacing them 1 inch apart. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze: In a small pot over medium-low heat, whisk together the apricot jam and 1/4 cup water until warm. Remove from heat and pour into a small bowl.
- Let the balls cool completely on the sheet pan, then dip one side into the glaze. Return to the pan, glaze side facing up, and sprinkle immediately with the pistachios, almonds, sprinkles or anything else you wish.
COCONUT RUM BALLS
These are quite addicting. The flavor improves after 24 hours. You can store them for about 2 weeks. I made these for Christmas 2005, and they were very popular. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com.
Provided by Scrivener1
Categories Candy
Time P1DT1h
Yield 96 balls
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the crushed vanilla wafers, coconut and walnuts.
- Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and rum; mix well.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls.
- Roll the balls in the remaining coconut.
- Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of fresh and dried coconut.
- If you don't have condensed milk, you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of sugar until the mixture thickens.
- To make the coconut balls even more decadent, dip them in melted chocolate or coat them in shredded coconut.
- If you're short on time, you can skip the chilling step and roll the coconut balls immediately after mixing the ingredients.
- Store the coconut balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Coconut balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these sweet and chewy balls that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a special dessert, coconut balls are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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