Chocolate Coconut Truffles

This easy recipe for our homemade Chocolate Covered Coconut Truffles are the best and they taste irresistible! They are incredibly chocolate covered coconut-worthy truffles beyond your wildest dreams. Yum! 

Absolutely wonderful for holidays and special events, like these Cookie Butter Truffles and these Chocolate Cake Cheesecake Truffles! If you gave these out as Christmas candy gifts or just because you are awesome, you might indeed be the best friend ever!

Chocolate Coconut Truffles Are Easy to Make!

Are you looking for an incredible homemade chocolate coconut treat that can be enjoyed by all? If so, then these chocolate coconut truffles are the perfect choice to make from the comfort of your own kitchen.

These truffles are packed with chocolate and coconut flavor and also easy to make and with just five ingredients, plus some steps to make the balls and dip them!

It's fairly an easy coconut truffle recipe you'll want to make over and over!  You can even make the with white chocolate!

If you love truffles, you'll also love these Red Velvet Luv Truffles, these Chocolate Espresso Truffles, these Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles, these no bake Cookie Dough Cups and our awesome 4th of July Oreo Truffles.

You may want to check out these Chocolate Coconut Layered Bars if you're more of a bar lover!  So good!

Why Homemade Coconut Truffles Taste Better Than Mounds or Almond Joys!

Do you Love Mounds or Almond Joy candy bars? If you do, these homemade coconut truffles taste way better than those I promise you...and I love Mounds and Almond Joy Bars!  They are are really good!

But, once you give these a try, you'll fall in love with the rich and gooey coconut filling, generously covered with a thick, yummy chocolate shell. You can add almonds to make them just like Almond Joy bars too!

Is Chocolate And Coconut A Good Combination?

Chocolate and coconut is a truly delicious combination that is sure to please even the pickiest of palettes. Coconut brings out the sweetness of chocolate, making it a perfect match for those with a sweet tooth.

Not only is this combination easy to access and make, but it can also benefit your health as both coconut and cocoa are packed full of healthy nutrients.

Ingredients You Need

Chocolate Coconut Truffle Recipe

• sweetened shredded coconut - use sweetened shredded coconut versus unsweetened coconut flakes for the best tasting results!
• sweetened condensed milk - can also use fat-free sweetened condensed milk if desired.
• confectioners sugar
• coconut oil, melted
• chocolate of choice, the more premium chocolate, the better! We love using Ghirardelli!

Is Flavoring The Coconut Filling A Good Idea?

You'll have plenty of chocolate and coconut flavor, but you can add a little vanilla extract, coconut extract or some chocolate extract to really pump up the flavor volume.

Start with ¼ or ½ teaspoon for a subtle taste, without overwhelming the truffles.

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Covered Coconut Truffles 

1. In a large bowl, combine coconut, confectioners sugar, sweetened condensed milk and melted coconut oil together until mixed well.
2. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop out balls of coconut mixture and place on parchment paper on a large baking sheet. Place in freeze for 10-15 minutes.
3. Take coconut mounds out of freezer and roll each one between the palm of your hands to smooth any coconut edges. Place balls back on parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 10-15 minutes more.
4. Melt and stir chocolate chips or melting wafers in the microwave before removing balls from freezer.
5. Immediately dip each ball into the chocolate covering them fully and place back onto the parchment lined baking sheet to set.  Drizzle, decorate with your favorite sprinkles as desired. 
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 15 minutes.

How to Dip the Coconut Chocolate Truffles

1. Immediately dip each ball into the chocolate covering them fully, shaking off the excess chocolate and place back onto the parchment lined baking sheet to set. Drizzle, decorate with your favorite sprinkles as desired.
2. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve, at least 15 minutes.

Storing Coconut Candy Truffle Tips

• Room temperature is the best way to serve these, but keep them refrigerated until ready to serve for best results.
• Truffles should be stored in an airtight sealable container until ready to eat. Storing them in the fridge will help them keep their shape and will keep longer.
• Store truffles in an airtight sealable container in your freezer for up to 3 months. Store them in a Ziploc bag once they are completely frozen so that they don't stick together.

It's hard to stay away from these irresistible homemade coconut truffles, but why would you want to?  They are the perfect little coconut candy treats for anytime you are craving coconut!  Perfect Christmas candy and sure to become a family favorite!  Time to whip up this chocolate coconut truffle recipe!

Want more no bake ideas? You'll love these 60 Easy No Bake Christmas Treats!

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More Coconut? 

• Creamy Lemon Coconut Custard Pie
• Best Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
• Easy No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie!
• Easy Coconut Blondies
• No Bake Coconut Cream Layered Dessert
• Simple Homemade Coconut Pudding

Other goodies you may want to check out, 15 Impressive New Year's Eve Desserts, Pumpkin Oreo Truffles, Easy Brownie Truffles and our No Bake Snickers Caramel Truffle Chocolate Cheesecake Pie too!

Irresistible Chocolate Covered Coconut Truffles

Kim Lange

Do you love Mounds or Almond Joy bars? If you do? These homemade coconut truffles taste better than those I promise you!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 24 Servings

Calories

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut add more coconut if desired, but not too much to make them dry
• 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk like Eagle Brand, also can use fat-free sweetened condensed milk as an option
• ⅓ cup confectioners sugar
• 4 tablespoons coconut oil melted & cooled
• 2 cups chocolate of choice or make all three kinds and split the chips up separately, milk or dark chocolate chips, melted. Also use sugar-free chocolate as well!

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine coconut, confectioners sugar, sweetened condensed milk and melted coconut oil together until mixed well.
• Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop out balls of coconut mixture and place on parchment paper on a large baking sheet. Place in freeze for 10-15 minutes.
• Take coconut mounds out of freezer and roll each one between the palm of your hands to smooth any coconut edges. Place balls back on parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 10-15 minutes more.
• Melt chocolate chips before removing balls from freezer.
• Immediately dip each ball into the chocolate covering them fully and place back onto the parchment lined baking sheet to set. Drizzle, decorate with your favorite sprinkles as desired.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 15 minutes.

Notes

Room temperature is the best way to serve these, but keep them refrigerated until ready to serve.

Keyword candy, chocolate, coconut, party dessert, truffles

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