With Christmas right round the corner, my home has been carrying some pretty amazing aromas over the past few days. In defense I have to add that the treats whipped up are always to be shared with someone who has blessed my family’s life in some way.
Somebody once told me that cooking and baking is a gift that needs to be shared and while I try to ensure that I do this all through the year, Christmas is one season this kicks into high mode.
Each time I bake, cook or make a special treat, my prayer is that the recipient always feel the love that goes into the process.
(I’ve been thankfully blessed with the kindest critics ever. Hubs and the kids always have something encouraging to say when something yummy is made, so that complex of being lost in the kitchen, is no longer a part of me.)
Here’s an easy recipe that has found its way to being one of my favorites to make when I’m gifting baked treats to friends and neighbors…
Coconut Snowballs.
You have to make these once to appreciate how easy these are to make and how delicious the outcome is. (And once you see that container empty out at that Christmas party, you will put this recipe on top of your Christmas treats list!)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups of desiccated coconut I prefer to use organic
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom powder
- 1 cup desiccated coconut to roll the completed coconut balls in optional
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In a pan, without any oil/butter, empty out the condensed milk and the 2 cups of desiccated coconut, and stir continuously on a low flame.
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Add to this freshly ground cardamom powder (I took 5 cardamoms and pound the pods using my little brass mortar and pestle)
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Keep stirring the mixture till it begins to thicken and pull away from the pan.(If you stop stirring, the mixture will stick to the pan and begin to brown or even burn)
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In about 5-7 minutes it should begin to form something that looks like a dough ball. This is a sign that the mixture is ready.
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Take the pan off the stove and set aside for about 10-12 minutes, till it cools enough for you to shape/form 3/4-1 inch sized balls.
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You can choose to roll the balls in the additional cup of desiccated coconut or just leave them as is. (My kids prefer this minus the additional coating of coconut)
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Enjoy these warm or when cooled. (And yes, you can even pop these in the fridge to serve chilled.)
What’s an easy-to-make Christmas sweet recipe you turn to each year?
(Feel free to link up to your recipe below)
Susan says
this looks yummy! and so easy to make, I would love to make this with my family.
mel says
These look so yummy!!! I want to make these!
Sara Phillips says
Those look SO easy to make!
I love Handi-Foil products – especially when my husband asks me to make something for a work function. I don’t have to worry about the container getting dropped, broken or forgotten at the end of the day!
NYCSingleMom says
these look so delicious and easy to make. Never used Handi-Foil products so I will have to look into using them.
Mistee Dawn says
I always make pumpkin rolls and chocolate zucchini rolls. They made not sound easy, but I have made them so many times, they are for me. Those coconut snowballs look delish!
Christine W says
yum…and such a cute presentation!
Tammy says
I like making those ramen noodle haystack cookies, so easy and everyone loves them.
Kelsey Apley says
Yum Yum Yum and such cute containers for it, love the festive print!!! Thanks for the recipe never heard of these before!
Jeannette says
Oh yum! Can I come to your house for Christmas? These look great!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
We do the same old cookies every year, but it’s tradition!
Tonya says
Hubby loves coconut so I’ll have to give this recipe a shot! I bet he will love it 🙂
Melissa says
I love the Handi-foil containers. I am going to get them for my holiday party.
Shauna says
Oh my goodness, I never thought of using the Handi-foil containers before, they are just awesome and your recipe sounds delish. Thanks
Amber Edwards says
I was just thinking how I was going to transport all these cookies to our Neighborhood party tomorrow and not risk losing a dish! This is brilliant! I need some of those handi-foils! And those cookies look delicious!
[email protected] says
Thanks for the recipe! We will make this for Friday family night! Looks delish!! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
Your coconut snowball recipe looks so good! I always use a ton of foil containers during the holidays!
Angela says
I love desserts with coconut! Those foil containers would be so handy to have for the holidays.
Janet W. says
Those look delicious! My family would love for me to add that to our dessert buffet this Christmas! I love to make gingerbread men and women cookies.
Betty Baez says
Yummy! i love coconut sadly noone else in my home does so i’ll have to wait to make these!
Lisa Brown says
yummy; you know how to bake. i love coconut 🙂
Elena says
Looks yummy! I like the taste of coconut
Dorothy Teel says
Wow this looks good and it looks easy and I bet my granddaughters and I would love this because we love coconut. I like easy but good recipes and I bet we could tint part of the coconut red for Valentines day thank you for sharing
Ashley B. says
Yum! these sound delicious, I love coconut!
Debra Holloway says
I love coconut. These look like something I may eat to many of, my guilty pleasure.
Julie Wood says
These look so yummy! I can not wait to make these delicious cute Holiday Snowballs. My family will love these!