Coconut Snowballs

Coconut Snowballs are a fun winter dessert that is perfect for the holiday season

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The coconut snowballs is a traditional Christmas dessert. They are bite-sized coconut balls, coated with sweetened coconut flakes and toasted coconut flakes. They are easy to make and can be topped with any number of different toppings such as chocolate flakes, sprinkles, almonds, or crushed peppermint candies.

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Coconut Snowballs Recipe

Coconut Snowballs are a fun winter dessert that is perfect for the holiday season

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients for Coconut Snowballs

• 8 Egg Whites
• 1 1/2 cup Sugar granulated
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 3 cup Grated Coconut unsweetened
• 3 cup Flaked Coconut sweetened

How to make Coconut Snowballs

• Whisk the egg whites, sugar and vanilla extract together until well combined.
• Add both the coconuts and mix until the coconut is completely coated.
• Place the dish over simmering water and stir constantly.
• Keep stirring till the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture becomes glossy and hot.
• Now spoon 2 tblsp of the mixture onto greased cookie sheets.
• Do not flatten them and leave them round or shape them into desired shapes.
• Bake them in a preheated oven at 375 F till the edges turn light golden brown, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove and cool.
• Peel off the paper and serve.