5 Ingredient Coconut Balls

5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls

These 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls are so easy to make and will be gone within minutes! If you love coconut then you must try this recipe!

5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls topped with a piece of maraschino cherry

My kids love when I start baking Christmas Cookies. It’s never too early to start! Today I am sharing one of our favorites. These 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls are so easy to make and are absolutely delicious. Plus they only take about 10-12 minutes to bake.

5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls topped with a piece of maraschino cherry

I’ve been eating these coconut balls ever since my mom used to bake them when I was little. If you love coconut then these cookies are a must! Add a piece of a maraschino cherry to the top to make these a festive Christmas treat that makes a great addition to your cookie tray!

3 Steps Away!

  1. Mix ingredients together!
  2. Make into balls, add a piece of maraschino cherry to the top!
  3. Bake!

5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls

Before we dive into the recipe, let’s familiarize ourselves with the five key ingredients that make these coconut balls a hit:

  1. Shredded Coconut: The star of the show, shredded coconut brings a delightful texture and a burst of tropical flavor to the recipe. You can opt for sweetened or unsweetened, depending on your preference.
  2. Sweetened Condensed Milk: Acting as the binding agent, sweetened condensed milk provides the perfect level of sweetness and creaminess to hold everything together.
  3. Chocolate Chips: Choose your chocolate adventure by selecting dark, milk, or mini semi-sweet chocolate chips. Their melting richness adds a delightful contrast to the coconut’s natural sweetness.
  4. Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract elevates the flavor profile, giving these coconut balls a sophisticated twist.
  5. Maraschino Cherries: To add a little festive flair add a small piece of a maraschino cherry to the top.
Sweetened Condensed Milk, Pure Vanilla Extract, Maraschino Cherries, Coconut, Min Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions

Step 1: Preheating the Oven and Preparing the Baking Sheets Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mixing Shredded Coconut, Chips, Extract and Sweetened Condensed Milk Begin by pouring the shredded coconut into a mixing bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk, mini-chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Use a spoon to thoroughly combine the ingredients until you have a cohesive mixture. The key here is even distribution, ensuring every bite is a perfect blend of coconut and creamy sweetness.

Sweetened condensed milk, shredded sweetened coconut, mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Sweetened condensed milk, shredded sweetened coconut, mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and vanilla extract mixed together in a mixing bowl

Step 3: Shaping into Balls With your mixture ready, it’s time to get hands-on. Take small portions of the mixture and squeeze them into uniform-sized balls. This step is where you can get creative. Aim for bite-sized delights, but feel free to adjust the size to your preference.

Rolling the balls
Rolled coconut ball

Step 4: Place Balls on the Baking Sheet Place the coconut balls on a parchment lined baking sheet. Add a small piece of maraschino cherry to the top.

Coconut balls with a piece of maraschino cherry on the top placed on a parchment lined baking sheet

Step 5: Baking/transferring Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the coconut starts to brown. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. Then use your hands and transfer coconut balls to parchment paper and cool completely.

Freshly baked coconut balls

Freshly baked coconut balls

Step 7: Serve and enjoy!

Note: these cookies freeze well. To freeze, place in an air tight container for up to 3 months. Place wax paper between layers.

Tips and Serving Suggestions

  • For the best results, use slightly wet hands when shaping the balls. Lightly squeeze the balls between your hands.
  • Store these coconut delights in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness.
  • These coconut balls freeze really well. Make ahead of time and place in an airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Place wax paper between layers.
  • Present them on a beautiful platter at your next gathering or Christmas cookie exchange. In addition, enjoy them as a quick, indulgent snack any time of the day.

For other great Christmas cookies try:

Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Festively Pretty Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Festive Sugar Cookie Blossoms

Mom’s Easy English Toffee

Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

Toasted Coconut Peanut Butter Balls

5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls

These 5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls are so easy to make and will be gone within minutes! If you love coconut then you must try this recipe!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 dozen

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1 cup mini-chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2-3 maraschino cherries chopped into small pieces

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add coconut, condensed milk, mini-chocolate chips and pure vanilla extract. Mix together.
  • Using lightly wet hands, grab a small amount of coconut mixture and squeeze between hands making a small ball.
  • Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Add a small piece of maraschino cherry to the top.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the coconut starts to brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
  • Use your hands and transfer coconut balls to parchment paper and let cool completely.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Note: these cookies freeze well. To freeze place in an air tight container for up to 3 months. Place wax paper between layers.
Keyword Balls, Chocolate chip, Christmas, Coconut, Condensed milk, Mini-chips
5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls topped with a piece of maraschino cherry

5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls topped with a piece of maraschino cherry

5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls topped with a piece of maraschino cherry

5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls topped with a piece of maraschino cherry
5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls topped with a piece of maraschino cherry

5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Coconut Balls topped with a piece of maraschino cherry

2 Comments

  1. Is this 2 cherries chopped up or a measurement in a cup?

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