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Two coconut snowballs one is whole the other has a bite out of it showing a almond center. The coconut snowballs are sitting on a red fabric background.
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No Bake Coconut Snowballs — A Christmas Candy Recipe

Easy no bake coconut snowballs made with creamy coconut and a crisp almond center. A simple Christmas candy recipe.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword no bake Christmas candy, no bake coconut balls, no bake dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 24 coconut balls
Cost $6

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk 300 mL / 10 oz
  • 2 tbsp Icing sugar powdered sugar
  • 4 tbsp Instant milk powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Pinch Salt
  • 24 Whole natural almonds roasted (for centers)
  • ½ cup Unsweetened shredded coconut for rolling
  • 24 Paper candy cups or mini liners optional

Instructions

  • Mix the base: In a medium bowl, stir together the condensed milk, icing sugar, instant milk powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  • Add the coconut: Stir in ½ cup of unsweetened coconut until evenly blended.
  • Scoop: Drop small portions of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Add the almonds: Press one roasted almond on top of each mound.
  • Shape: With lightly greased hands, pinch the mixture closed over the almond and roll into smooth balls.
  • Coat: Roll each ball in additional unsweetened coconut and place into paper liners if using.
  • Chill: Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm.

Notes

Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months layered between parchment sheets. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.