SHUKU SHUKU (NIGERIAN COCONUT BALLS)

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Make and share this Shuku Shuku (Nigerian Coconut Balls) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 14 balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup caster sugar or 1/4 cup superfine sugar
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup self-raising flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, sugar and egg yolks to form a stiff dough. Squeeze into 1 inch balls, and roll each ball in flour to coat.
  • Place on a baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 60.6, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4, Protein 1.4

Shakie Mohammed
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I've made these shuku shuku several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Lamont Bannerman
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These are a great make-ahead snack. I made a batch on Sunday and they were still fresh and delicious on Wednesday.


Tiffany Malone
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these. The flavor is subtle and the texture is perfect.


Amsira tareena
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These are the best coconut balls I've ever had. The recipe is simple and the results are amazing.


Sodaif Jan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my shuku shuku turned out perfectly. They're so chewy and flavorful.


Esther Sanyu
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These are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Kenyata Craft
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Lazayah Johnson
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My kids loved these! They're the perfect afternoon snack.


Sultan Abrar
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I've never had shuku shuku before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're delicious! The coconut flavor is perfect and the texture is chewy and satisfying.


Lisa Mayo
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These coconut balls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.