Coconut Cocoa Balls Recipes

LOW CARB COCONUT COCOA BALLS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, use a fork or whisk to mix together the sugar free powdered sugar and the unsweetened cocoa. Then stir in the unsweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, coconut oil and 1 cup of the coconut flakes. At some point you will probably need to knead this by hand.Place this mixture in the refrigerator for at least a half hour to allow it to set.
• Prepare cookie or baking sheets with parchment paper . Place the remaining coconut flakes in a shallow bowl or plate.
• Using a scoop or tablespoon, scoop mixture from the bowl and then shape the mix into balls- about 1- 1 1/2″. Then roll the balls in the remaining coconut and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and return this to the refrigerator or freeze to firm up. Store these balls individually wrapped or covered well with wax paper or parchment paper separating the layers if layered.

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.

COCOA BALLS (VEGAN, PALEO)

Steps:

• Mix everything but the coconut flour and chocolate chips.
• Add 3 teaspoons coconut flour.
• Stir for about a minute or until it's firmed up and you can roll the mixture into balls. If it still doesn't seem firm enough to roll into balls, let the mix sit about 5 minutes so the coconut flour has time to absorb the moisture. Then add more coconut flour, if needed.
• Add in the chocolate chips, if using. That might be easiest with your hands.
• Roll into sixteen 23-gram (about 1") balls.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week, refrigerate for 2 weeks or freeze for 3 months.

EASY NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa; stir in the sweetened condensed milk and the vanilla, mixing thoroughly. The mixture will be quite stiff. Stir or knead in coconut and nuts, if using. A heavy-duty mixer with paddle attachment makes mixing much easier, or use the dough hook attachment on a handheld mixer.
• Chill the chocolate mixture for about 15 to 20 minutes, then shape into 1-inch balls. If the mixture is sticky, butter your hands if necessary.
• Arrange the candy balls on a baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper . Cover the candy and chill the cocoa balls for at least 2 hours, or until they are quite firm.
• Store the chocolate coconut candies in tightly covered containers separated with sheets of waxed paper.
• Enjoy.

SWEDISH CHOCOLATE BALLS (OR COCONUT BALLS)

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.

BAKED COCONUT BALLS

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 BALLS

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.