Moose Bites Chocolate Coconut (Print Version)

No-bake treats combining chocolate, coconut, and graham crackers into 24 bite-sized balls. Ready in under 30 minutes of active time.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1 1/2 cups dried shredded coconut
05 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, plus extra for rolling
06 - 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Combine melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Stir until completely smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Add graham cracker crumbs, dried coconut, and chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until the mixture firms up enough to handle without sticking.
04 - Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the mixture and roll into 1 1/4-inch balls with your hands.
05 - Roll each ball generously in extra graham cracker crumbs until fully coated.
06 - Place coated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes until set. Serve chilled and store leftovers in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means theyre perfect for hot summer days or when you just cant deal with heating up the kitchen
  • The combination of coconut, chocolate, and graham crackers creates this incredibly satisfying texture thats somewhere between a cookie and a truffle
  • They disappear faster than you can say please pass the plate
02 -
  • If the mixture is too soft to roll after an hour, give it another 30 minutes in the refrigerator rather than trying to work with it warm and sticky
  • Lightly dampening your hands with water between rolling every few balls helps prevent the mixture from sticking to your palms
  • These need to stay refrigerated until serving time because the butter and sweetened condensed milk will soften at room temperature
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly, so let your butter soften slightly before melting
  • If you want extra chocolate flavor, drizzle melted chocolate over the finished bites and let them set before serving
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