Coconut Snowballs Recipe

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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.

Christmas Baking with Handi-foil

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 it’s way to being one of my favorites to make when I’m gifting baked treats to friends and neighbors…

Coconut Snowballs.

Coconut Snowballs- Mommy Snippets

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!)

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Coconut Snowballs Recipe
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
 
This recipe can be made with freshly grated coconut as well but would need to be refrigerated and finished quickly as it won't stay fresh as long
Author: Marina
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Add to this freshly ground cardamom powder (I took 5 cardamoms and pound the pods using my little brass mortar and pestle)
  3. 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)
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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)
  7. 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? 

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  3. 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!

  4. these look so delicious and easy to make. Never used Handi-Foil products so I will have to look into using them.

  5. 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!

  13. Oh my goodness, I never thought of using the Handi-foil containers before, they are just awesome and your recipe sounds delish. Thanks

  14. 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!

  18. 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.

  22. 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

  25. These look so yummy! I can not wait to make these delicious cute Holiday Snowballs. My family will love these!

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