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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