Make these quick, easy and delicious Condensed Milk Coconut Balls this holiday season. With only two ingredients and no baking time, you can make them in no time at all for a last minute treat.
We are rapidly heading into the holiday and Christmas season. I almost can’t even believe it. I am working on getting out as many treats as I can between now and Christmas. And I thought you would love these easy no bake Condensed Milk Coconut Balls to get things rolling. And if you are looking for more easy treats why not check out my Winter White Chocolate Truffles orNewfoundland Snowballs. Both easy to make and wonderful on a holiday dessert table or for gift giving!
What are These No Bake Cookies Like
- Difficulty – This is a super easy, no bake cookie recipe using only 2 ingredients!
- Taste – These are a sweet, chewy, coconut flavoured truffle like cookie ball.
- Serving – This recipe will make 24 bite sized cookie balls. In the recipe card at the end of the post you can always adjust serving size easily.
Ingredients
- Coconut – Sweetened shredded coconut was used for these macaroons.
- Sweetened condensed milk – You can buy this in pretty much all supermarkets in a can. If is often sold in the baking isle.
NOTE, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.
Instructions
- Combine ingredients – In a large bowl, combine the unsweetened coconut with the condensed milk. Stir to combine.
- Form into balls – Scoop out some of the mixture with a tablespoon and form into balls. Next roll them in extra coconut. Place on a baking tray. Repeat for all mixture. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to set and chill.
- Serve – Remove from the fridge when ready to serve.
Recipe Tips
- TIP FROM THE KITCHEN – Your hands will get really messy when making these and the bars will stick to your hands. After you make four or five, wash your hands so it’s easier to roll the rest of them.
Substitutions
- Additions – Feel free to roll them in cocoa powder, chopped pecans, chopped pecans, Christmas sprinkles or any other flavour changes that you would enjoy.
Serving & Storage
- Serving – These are great on a big mixed platter of cookies to bring to holiday events, parties, potlucks and more. They are also great just on their own with a cup of tea.
- On the counter – For best results, store them in an airtight container on the counter up to about four days. Make sure they are not in direct sunlight.
- In the freezer – You can store them in the freezer for up to about a month. Make sure to remove them from the freezer a few hours before serving for best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Condensed milk can be made from either fresh milk or powdered milk. It is thickened milk, almost caramel like. It’s made with milk, milk fats and sugar. It’s used in many cookies and deserts.
Evaporated milk is a shelf life milk sold in cans. It is not sweet and isn’t as thick as condensed milk. Although they are often sold in similar packaging, evaporated milk and condensed milk are not the same.
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Condensed Milk Coconut Balls
Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Extra coconut for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the unsweetened coconut with the condensed milk. Stir to combine.
- Scoop out some of the mixture with a tablespoon and form into balls. Next roll them in extra coconut. Place on a baking tray. Repeat for all mixture. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to set and chill.
- Remove from the fridge when ready to serve.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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