Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups desiccated coconut (unsweetened) – This forms the base of our snowballs and gives them that distinctive tropical flavor and texture
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- 3 tablespoons coconut nectar or maple syrup – I usually opt for maple syrup when I want them sweeter
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- 5 tablespoons coconut cream – This binds everything together and adds richness
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- 9 blanched almonds or hazelnuts (optional) – These add a delightful crunch and surprise in the center
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup of desiccated coconut, 3 tablespoons of coconut nectar (or maple syrup), and 5 tablespoons of coconut cream until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Form Balls: Using slightly damp hands to prevent sticking, shape the dough into 9 golf ball-sized balls. If the mixture feels too dry, add a small amount of coconut cream to achieve the desired consistency.
- Insert Nuts (Optional): Press a blanched almond or hazelnut into the center of each ball, then reshape to ensure the nut is fully enclosed.
- Coat with Coconut: Roll each ball in the remaining 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut until fully covered, giving them a “snowball” appearance.
- Chill: Place the coconut snowballs on a plate and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up and allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use Fresh Desiccated Coconut: Opt for the freshest desiccated coconut available, preferably from a store with high turnover, to avoid any rancid taste.
- Chill Coconut Cream: Refrigerate the can of coconut cream overnight and use the thick cream that rises to the top. This thicker consistency binds the ingredients better than the liquid portion.
- Refrigerate Mixture Before Shaping: If the mixture is too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm it up, making shaping easier.
- Add a Pinch of Sea Salt: Incorporate a tiny pinch of sea salt into the mixture. This enhances the sweetness and accentuates the coconut flavor.
- Press Coating Firmly: When coating the balls with additional coconut, gently press the coconut onto them rather than just rolling. This ensures a more even and secure coating that won’t fall off.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 6 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 gram
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams