No-Bake Coconut Snowballs

Suzanne rose · 2025-09-29T06:15:43+1000

These no-bake balls are packed full of delicious coconut goodness and make a fab Christmas gift for friends, teachers and colleagues. Just add to a cellophane bag and tie with ribbon.
Just Blitz, roll and refrigerate!

Prep time 10 min
Makes 15

Recipe by Australia's Best

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
2 tbs coconut oil
1 tbs caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
100 g white chocolate buttons
1/4 cup cream
1 cup desiccated coconut *extra
1 pinch salt

Method

Step 1
Place coconut and coconut oil in the bowl of a food processor, and process for 2-3 minutes until it becomes a thick paste. Add sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt, and blitz to combine.
Step 2
Form into small balls and place in the fridge.
Step 3
Meanwhile, make ganache by melting the white chocolate with the cream in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Alternatively, you can use the microwave. Allow to cool slightly.
Step 4
Remove coconut balls from fridge and dip in ganache, then roll immediately in extra coconut. Refrigerate to set completely.

Recipe Notes

Can you double this snowball recipe?

Yes, this recipe is easy to double or even triple without throwing out the balance or consistency.

Can you omit the caster sugar in these treats?

If you like, you can replace the caster sugar with maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar (if you are avoiding refined sugar,) but be aware your balls won’t be quite as snowy white.

How do I store these truffle balls?

To prevent softening, you'll need to keep these in the fridge (for up to a week). Keep in mind the coconut centres become very hard in the fridge, so remember to bring them back to room temperature before serving.
This recipe was created and photographed by Greer Worsley for Australia's Best Recipes.
Put our other no-bake Christmas dessert recipe ideas to the test, and avoid firing up the oven this year.

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