Description
Homemade chocolate coconut treats blend rich cocoa with creamy coconut for an irresistible dessert. Tropical flavors and simple ingredients create a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (255 grams / 9 ounces) chocolate chips
- 1 can (300 milliliters / 10 fluid ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups (120 grams / 4.2 ounces) dried coconut
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams / 6.3 ounces) graham cracker crumbs
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams / 2 ounces) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters / 0.17 fluid ounces) vanilla extract
Coating:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams / 2.1 ounces) additional graham cracker crumbs (for rolling)
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a spacious mixing vessel, then incorporate sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gradually fold graham cracker crumbs and shredded coconut into the liquid mixture, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips throughout the blend, gently folding to create a consistent texture without breaking the chips.
- Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and allow it to firm up for 45-60 minutes, which will make shaping easier and enhance flavor melding.
- Using clean hands, carefully form compact spheres approximately the size of a small walnut, applying gentle pressure to maintain structural integrity.
- Roll each formed ball in additional graham cracker crumbs, creating a delicate exterior coating that adds subtle crunch and visual appeal.
- Place coated treats on a parchment-lined tray and return to the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes to fully set and develop a firm consistency.
- Store the completed treats in an airtight container within the refrigerator, where they will maintain optimal texture and freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount of sweetened condensed milk or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts like almonds.
- Enhance flavor by toasting coconut before mixing for a deeper, nuttier taste that adds complexity to the treats.
- Create variety by experimenting with different mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or different types of chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg