No-Bake Coconut Balls Recipe

It is a cookie! It is a candy! It is two treats in one. This is an easy to make, creamy, and delicious no-bake coconut ball recipe with a nutty surprise in the middle. These coconut balls are a delightful, sweet treat your whole family will enjoy. Yum!

No-Bake Coconut Balls Recipe

These No-Bake Coconut Balls are unique. And simple to make. The only thing you want to be sure of is that your unsweetened coconut flakes are fairly small. The Bob’s Red Mill shredded, unsweetened coconut is tiny enough to use without having to run your unsweetened shredded coconut through the mini processor.

Hubby says these remind him of the Toasted Coconut Good Humor Bars that were sold off the Good Humor truck when he was a kid. Hubby adores these No-Bake Coconut Balls. I have given them away to people who do not like sweets, who do like sweets, and people who fall in between. These have been universally loved by all!

Give ’em a try. They are truly easy to make.

Tips for making this no-bake coconut balls recipe:

● If you are making these for a specific holiday, you can dye the coconut with a little bit of food dye. Red for Christmas or Valentine’s day, Green for Christmas or St. Patricks day, Purple or Pink for spring, etc., etc.

● Personal choice, but we like these best when they are cold.

● These no-bake coconut balls will will last in the fridge for up to a week (in an air-tight container) so you can make them ahead of time for a party or work function.

If you would like more no-bake dessert cookie recipes, try these:

● No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe – Quick, easy to make, and very kid friendly, these No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are absolutely delicious.
● No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars – Mix up a batch of these old-fashioned No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars on a hot summer day. Fast and simple to make, your family will love every delicious bite!
● No-Bake Pecan Praline Bourbon Balls Recipe – these are out-of-this-world delicious, and oh so easy to make!

No-Bake Coconut Balls Ingredients:

● 1 cup Corn Flakes, crushed
● ¼ cup Roasted Almonds, halved (at least 18 nuts)
● 1 cup Sugar
● 1½ cups Unsalted Butter, room temperature
● 2 cups Powdered Milk
● 1 tsp Almond Extract
● 2½ cups Unsweetened, Shredded Coconut Flakes, divided

No-Bake Coconut Balls Mise en Place:

● Measuring Spoons
● Measuring Cup
● Bowl
● Spatula
● Stand Mixer (bowl, beater, etc)
● Parchment Paper
● Cutting Board
● Knife
● Mini Food Processor (optional)

No-Bake Coconut Balls Directions:

● Crush your corn flakes (give them a 10 second pulse in your mini food processor), set aside.
● Cut your almonds in half width-wise (not lengthwise), set aside.

● Using a stand mixer, beat together sugar and butter, until the texture is fluffy.
● By hand, mix dry powdered milk into the butter mixture.

● Add the crushed corn flakes, almond extract and 1 ½ cups of shredded coconut flakes to the butter mixture, mixing by hand until a ball is formed.

● Place your remaining shredded coconut into a small bowl.

● Scoop out a tablespoon of coconut ball dough mixture, and place it in your hand.

● Insert one of your half-nuts into the middle of the dough ball in your hand.

● Close the dough around the nut until it is completely covered.

● Now, roll that dough mixture between your palms until it forms a round ball.

● Roll the coconut ball in the small bowl of shredded coconut, covering completely.

● Place cookie balls on a parchment covered plate/counter, and allow to set up for a few minutes.

● By the time you are done rolling the last coconut ball, the first one should be firm enough to move and store without getting squished.

● Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.

Yield: 36

No-Bake Coconut Balls Recipe

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These coconut balls are a delightful, sweet treat your whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup Corn Flakes, crushed
• ¼ cup Roasted Almonds, halved (at least 18 nuts)
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1½ cups Unsalted Butter, room temperature
• 2 cups Powdered Milk
• 1 tsp Almond Extract
• 2½ cups Unsweetened, Shredded Coconut Flakes, divided

Instructions

1. Crush the corn flakes (give them a 10-second pulse in your mini food processor), set them aside.
2. Cut your almonds in half width-wise (not lengthwise), set aside.
3. Using a stand mixer, beat together sugar and butter until the texture is fluffy.
4. By hand, mix dry powdered milk into the butter mixture.
5. Add the crushed corn flakes, almond extract, and 1 ½ cups of shredded coconut flakes to the butter mixture, mixing by hand until a ball is formed.
6. Place your remaining shredded coconut into a small bowl.
7. Scoop out a tablespoon of coconut ball dough mixture, and place it in your hand.
8. Insert one of your half-nuts into the middle of the dough ball in your hand.
9. Close the dough around the nut until it is completely covered.
10. Now, roll that dough mixture between your palms until it forms a round ball.
11. Roll the coconut ball in the small bowl of shredded coconut, covering completely.
12. Place cookie balls on a parchment-covered plate/counter, and allow to set up for a few minutes.
13. By the time you are done rolling the last coconut ball, the first one should be firm enough to move and store without getting squished.
14. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

36

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 151Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 35mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g

Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.

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