Description
Indulge in these rich chocolate coconut bites, perfect for gatherings or a sweet afternoon snack. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the crushed vanilla wafer cookies, cocoa powder, and sifted powdered sugar until well blended.
- Add Nuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about five minutes until fragrant for added flavor.
- Incorporate Liquid Ingredients: Pour in the dark rum and mix until a sticky dough forms. If the mixture is too crumbly, add more rum gradually.
- Shape the Mixture: With clean hands, scoop out small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls about one inch in diameter.
- Roll and Chill: Roll each ball in powdered sugar or shredded coconut (or both) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least two hours to firm up.
- Serve: Once chilled, transfer the chocolate bites to a serving platter. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with different nuts or coatings like sprinkles for added variety. Allow the bites to come to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.