Description
A delicious dessert treat made with desiccated coconut and condensed milk, shaped into snowball-like bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups desiccated coconut
- 1 cup condensed milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the desiccated coconut, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add the condensed milk slowly, stirring continuously until a sticky dough forms.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
- If using nuts, fold them into the mixture.
- Shape the Snowballs:
- With clean hands, scoop a small amount of the coconut mixture and roll it into a ball about 1 inch in diameter.
- Repeat the process until all the mixture is used, placing each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the Snowballs:
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and let the snowballs chill for at least 1 hour. This will help them firm up and hold their shape.
- Coat with Coconut:
- After chilling, roll each ball in additional desiccated coconut to give them a fluffy, snowy appearance.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a few drops of almond or coconut extract in addition to the vanilla.
- Make sure your hands are slightly damp when rolling the mixture into balls to prevent sticking.
- You can also dip the snowballs in melted chocolate for a different variation. Let the chocolate set in the refrigerator before serving.
- Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball