No Bake Coconut Cream Balls: Easy Indulgence for Sweet Cravings
A delightful treat that satisfies your sweet cravings without the need for baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and shredded coconut, mixing until well incorporated.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, form the mixture into small balls.
- If using, roll the balls in chocolate chips to coat.
- Place the coconut balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate again until firm, about 1 hour.
Notes
- For an added flavor, try adding a pinch of salt to the mixture.
- These can be rolled in crushed nuts for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: No Bake Coconut Cream Balls, Coconut, Sweet Treats