No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Snowballs

These no-bake chocolate coconut snowballs are easy to make and freeze wonderfully.

Ingredients

• 3 cups (255g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
• 3 cups (240g) sweetened shredded coconut, divided
• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup milk (any milk works; I use skim milk)
• 6 Tablespoons (32g) unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place the oats and 1 cup of shredded coconut in a large bowl. Set aside. (Reserve the remaining coconut for step 3.)
2. Combine the butter, sugar, milk, cocoa, and salt together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the butter melts, then bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 1 minute without whisking. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, then pour over the oats/coconut. Stir until combined. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and chill for at least 45 minutes and up to 2-3 days.
3. Meanwhile, pulse the remaining coconut in a food processor to break it down. It’s easier to coat the balls when the coconut shreds are broken up/smaller.
4. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. And make sure there is enough room in your refrigerator for the baking sheets.
5. Using a 1-Tablespoon cookie scoop (or simply a spoon), roll into 1 Tablespoon balls. The mixture may get a little sticky as you work, but just form it into a ball as best you can. Roll balls in coconut and place on the baking sheets. Refrigerate for at least 30-60 minutes to “set.”
6. Snowballs will stay fresh covered at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week.