Last post, I was talking about spring being right around the corner… and it recently dawned on me that Easter is only a month away and I have not started posting Easter Recipes! Needless to Say I am going to do my level best to bring to you as many recipes as I can get around to over this next Month; Starting off today with a recipe I promised a while ago for Coconut balls!
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My Sister was actually the first to make these … several years ago when we participated in a Bake Sale…even though these require no baking! lol I have slightly tweaked this recipe over the years and love making these around Easter, and Christmas or just when I have some extra coconut on hand!
They are so easy to make and if you love coconut as much as I do; I’m sure you will fall in Love with these!
Making Coconut Balls
- Start with one stick of Soft,Salted butter; if you are in a hurry,then you can Place stick of butter in the microwave on DEFROST for 5-10 seconds; just until soft.
- If you do not have salted butter then I recommend adding about 1/4 tsp. of salt.
- Add about 3 1/2 Cups of Powder sugar… Yes that’s correct… they are a candy! 🙂
- Mix for 1-2 minutes until it has a mill like consistency.
- Add-14 oz can of Sweetened Condensed milk and 1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Mix well over medium speed for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from mixer; Stir in Chopped pecans and Coconut until well combined.
- Using a small to medium size cookie scoop or your hands; Roll into about 1 in. Balls or smaller.
- I like using this cookie scoop to scoop:then lightly press together with my hands to shape into a more uniform ball.
- Note:This will be messy; especially if you do not use a cookie Scoop!
- Place onto a large sheet pan and set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. You can place in freezer for about 30 minutes to hurry the process.
If using Chocolate:
- Right before removing the coconut balls; melt chocolate over a double boiler with shortening over low heat; be sure to stir to prevent from scorching your chocolate.
- Take out Candy; and using a tooth pick, a fork or Chocolate dipping tool; dip each ball into the chocolate and then back onto your large sheet pan; and lightly sprinkle with extra coconut.
- You may also; roll each ball in extra coconut or do some with white Chocolate!
- Allow for the chocolate to set up for about 30-60 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- remove from pan with spatula and store in air tight container or serve.
Coconut Balls
Ingredients
Coconut Balls
- 1 Stick Salted Butter 1/2 Cup
- 3 1/2 Cups Powder Sugar About 1 lb.
- 1 14 oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
- 14 oz. Bag of sweetened Coconut about 5 Cups
- extra coconut for garnish
Chocolate Dipping
- 3 Cups Chocolate Chips
- 3 Tablespoons Shortening
Coconut for rolling
- 14 oz. Bag of Coconut
Instructions
Coconut Balls
- Cream one stick of Soft Salted butter and Powder sugar with mixer for 1-2 minutes until a mill like consistency, over medium low speed. If you do not have salted butter then I recommend adding about 1/4 tsp. of salt.
- Add-14 oz can of Sweetened Condensed milk and 1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla: Mix well over medium speed for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from mixer; Stir in Chopped pecans and Coconut until well combined.
- Using a small to medium size cookie scoop or your hands; Roll into about 1 in. Balls or smaller.Use the Cookie scoop to scoop out then lightly press together with hands for a more uniform ball. This will be messy; especially if you do not use a cookie Scoop!
- Place onto a large sheet pan and set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. You can place in freezer for about 30 minutes to hurry the process.
Chocolate Dipping
- Right before removing the coconut balls; melt chocolate over a double boiler with shortening over low heat; be sure to stir to prevent from scorching your chocolate.
- Take out Candy; and using a tooth pick, a fork or Chocolate dipping tool; dip each ball into the chocolate and then back onto your large sheet pan; and lightly sprinkle with extra coconut. Set up for 30-60 minutes before removing with spatula.
- You may also; roll each ball in extra coconut or do some with white Chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container or serve.
