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Easy Old Fashioned Chocolate Coconut Balls Recipe

Published: Oct 27, 2021 · Modified: May 20, 2023 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Coconut Balls

These Coconut Balls are a delicious coconut candy treat. Rich chocolate-covered balls that make for a delicious dessert or holiday gift.  

Chocolate goodness with sweet coconut centers make this homemade chocolate candy tasty and so easy to make. An easy no bake treat that you will make often.

This is one of our easy candy recipes you will want to bookmark for later.

Easy Coconut Balls

Why This Recipe

These delicious coconut candy balls are made easily with a few simple ingredients. No need for a food processor or mixer to make these fun chocolate candies.

The result is a soft and creamy candy with a rich coconut flavor that are sot tasty, that some call them coconut bliss balls. It is a fun take on a mounds bar if you are familiar with those. 

These no bake coconut balls not only make a fun candy treat for game nights and parties, these are also great as an edible homemade gift to give at holiday time or Valentine's day.

Easy Coconut Balls Recipe

These are delicious too!

Easy Coconut Balls with coconut on top

 

Ingredients For Coconut Balls

Coconut Balls ingredients
  • unsweetened coconut
  • maple syrup
  • coconut oil
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • dark or semi-sweet chocolate

Full list in recipe card

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Parchment paper or Wax Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Small Cookie Scoop

How to Make Coconut Balls 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Blend coconut, maple syrup, 2 tablespoon of coconut oil, vanilla and salt in a blender or food processor.
  2. Pulse a few times to combine.
  3. Once combined, roll the coconut mixture into 1-inch balls using a cookie or melon scoop. Place balls on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for one hour.
  4. After one hour, melt the dark chocolate (or semi-sweet chocolate) and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil on high for 1 minute.
  5. Stir together. If chocolate is not fully melted, heat again for 30 seconds. Remove the balls from the freezer.
  6. Using a fork, dip each ball in the melted chocolate. Let the excess drip off of the fork before placing coconut balls onto the prepared tray.
How To Make Coconut Balls

Then, just swirl around to cover the balls with chocolate and let set.

Dipping balls in chocolate

Timesaving Tips to make this perfect every time

  • Balls can be placed in the fridge for 4 days or freezer up to 30 days after being made for an easy snack.
    Substitutions: 2 tablespoon water plus stevia (to taste) instead of maple syrup. Substitutions: Agave nectar or honey vs maple syrup
  • Using a fork vs a spoon to dip into chocolate helps the excess chocolate drip off without leaving the coconut balls in a pool of chocolate.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Recipe FAQs

What kind of coconut flakes should I use?

You can use unsweetened coconut flakes or sweetened shredded coconut flakes.

How do I prevent my coconut balls from sticking to my hands?

Put a little unsalted butter on your hands before you start forming the balls. You can also use a little bit of cornstarch on your hands to help work the sticky dough.

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Coconut Balls

Coconut Balls

Raquel Pineira
These Coconut Balls are a delicious coconut candy treat. Rich chocolate-covered balls that make for a delicious dessert or holiday gift.  
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 6 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Course Candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 88 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Parchment or Wax Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Small Cookie Scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark or semi sweet chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Blend coconut, maple syrup, 2 tablespoon of coconut oil, vanilla and salt in a blender or food processor.
  • Once combined, roll into balls.
  • To ensure even portion sizes, use a small cookie scoop.
  • Place balls on parchment or wax paper lined baking sheet
  • Freeze for one hour.
  • After one hour, melt the dark chocolate (or semi sweet chocolate) and 1 teaspoon coconut oil on high for 1 minute.
  • Stir together. If chocolate is not fully melted, heat again for 30 seconds.
  • Remove balls from the freezer.
  • Using a fork, dip each ball in chocolate, scrape off the fork against the side of the bowl before placing coconut balls onto the prepared tray.
  • Let set at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 52mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Tamara

    November 01, 2021 at 7:28 am

    It's weird - I don't usually like coconut much, but this looks so good. I wonder if it's the pregnancy talking, or the freshness and crispiness of that chocolate!

    Reply
  2. Ann

    January 20, 2022 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious! Thanks for a great recipe.

    Reply

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Hi, I'm Raquel! I am a self-proclaimed foodie and have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was little. I loved baking cookies with my mother and grandma as a child, and later making dinners for my parents to foster my passion while in high school. I also had a passion for organizing and keeping things tidy.

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