These Coconut Snowballs are soft, sweet, and coated in fluffy coconut flakes — the perfect no-bake treat for the holidays or any time you crave a tropical twist on dessert!
❄️ The Best Coconut Snowballs
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 18–24 balls
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup finely chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup shredded coconut, graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and optional mix-ins if using. Stir until fully combined.
- Refrigerate mixture for 30–60 minutes to firm up for easier rolling.
- Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the remaining 1 cup shredded coconut to coat.
- Chill for another 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
✅ Tips:
- For extra coconut flavor, add ½ teaspoon coconut extract.
- Want a chocolate version? Dip the balls in melted dark chocolate before rolling in coconut!
- Store-bought graham cracker crumbs work great, or crush your own.
🧊 Storage:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months — thaw before serving.
❄️ The Best Coconut Snowballs
Servings
18–24 balls
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
1
minuteIngredients
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: ½ cup finely chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup shredded coconut, graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and optional mix-ins if using. Stir until fully combined.
- Refrigerate mixture for 30–60 minutes to firm up for easier rolling.
- Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the remaining 1 cup shredded coconut to coat.
- Chill for another 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
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