Famous Coconut Almond Balls
Indulge in the perfect blend of nutty, sweet, and chocolatey goodness with these Famous Coconut Almond Balls! Featuring a dreamy core of shredded coconut mixed with sweetened condensed milk and a hint of vanilla, each ball is stuffed with a whole almond for a delightful crunch. Dipped in velvety dark chocolate that’s infused with a touch of coconut oil for a glossy finish, these no-bake treats are as stunning as they are flavorful. Ready in just 25 minutes of active time, they’re a breeze to make and ideal for parties, holiday gifting, or an elegant dessert platter. With their rich, bite-sized appeal and minimal prep, these Coconut Almond Balls are guaranteed to impress. Store them easily in the fridge for a week—if they last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded unsweetened coconut
- 0.75 cups Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 24 pieces Whole almonds
- 8 ounces Dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoons Coconut oil
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is well blended and forms a sticky consistency.
Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the coconut mixture and form it into a ball. Flatten it slightly, place a whole almond in the center, and reshape the mixture into a ball, fully enclosing the almond.
Place the formed balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all of the coconut mixture is used up.
Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill the coconut almond balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
While the balls are chilling, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-20 second increments, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Stir in the coconut oil to make the chocolate glossy.
Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled coconut almond ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then place it back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Let the coated balls set at room temperature or refrigerate them for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
Serve immediately or store the coconut almond balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.2 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 161.3 g | 807% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.0 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.6 g | 177% | |
| Total Sugars | 249.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.1 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 912 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 34.0 mg | 189% | |
| Potassium | 3141 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
