Easy Coconut Balls (Czech Kokosové kuličky)

These moist, no-bake coconut balls are a staple of Czech Christmas celebrations. Flavored with a hint of rum, they are easy to make and taste absolutely delicious!

Course cookies

Cuisine Czech

Keyword Czech Christmas

Prep Time 20

Resting Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings balls

Calories 72kcal

Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups dry shredded coconut finely ground, unsweetened
1 egg white
1 cup powdered sugar
½ stick unsalted butter softened at room temperature
1 Tablespoon dark rum such as Kirkland spiced rum from Costco or Austrian Stroh 54
3 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder unsweetened
⅓ cup shredded coconut finely ground; for coating

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Place 1 ⅓ cups dry shredded coconut, 1 egg white, 3 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder, ½ stick unsalted butter cut into pieces, 1 Tablespoon dark rum, and 1 cup powdered sugar in a bowl.
Work the mixture into a dough and place it in the fridge for an hour to set.
Scoop out equal-sized pieces of the dough, roll each one into a small ball between your palms, and coat it in ⅓ cup shredded coconut.
Place the coconut balls in paper candy cups.

Notes

The basic recipe makes about 25 balls (if they are around 1 inch in diameter).
The coconut balls in this recipe are perfectly sweet. If the dough is too runny, add more shredded coconut instead of sugar.
The coconut balls are moist and quite soft. Once made, refrigerate them to firm up.
STORAGE: Place the coconut balls in a resealable container and store them in a cool, dry place. The top of the fridge is ideal; they will last for about five days.

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