Description
Learn how to make the perfect Newfoundland Snowballs, a classic treat that is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of shredded coconut
- 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup of chocolate chips (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and chopped nuts (if using).
- Mix until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Using your hands, form small balls from the mixture and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- While the balls are chilling, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Once the balls are firm, dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return the chocolate-coated snowballs to the baking sheet and let them set until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding different flavors like almond extract.
- Store the snowballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These treats can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Perfect Newfoundland Snowballs