Ingredients
– 2 cups shredded coconut (unsweetened)
– 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
– 1 cup chocolate chips (for coating)
– Pinch of salt
Instructions
Creating Coconut Joys is straightforward and fun! Just follow these simple steps:
1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut and a pinch of salt.
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir until everything is well combined.
3. Form the Mixture: Using your hands, take small portions of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
4. Chill the Balls: Place the coconut balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
6. Coat Coconut Balls: Remove the coconut balls from the refrigerator. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
7. Place on Sheet: Return the chocolate-coated Coconut Joys to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Set the Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
9. Serve: Once the chocolate is set, your Coconut Joys are ready to be enjoyed!
These steps will help you create a batch of Coconut Joys that are not only delicious but also beautiful in presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20 pieces
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1g