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Christmas Coconut Jell-O Balls

This quick and easy candy requires no baking. It’s the perfect treat to sweeten your holiday season!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 candies

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. red Jell-O (I use cherry)
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. green Jell-O (I use lime)
  • 4 c. unsweetened finely grated coconut not shredded, divided

Instructions

RED JELL-O BALLS:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together half of the sweetened condensed milk and the red Jell-O until well combined.
  • Add 1-1/2 cups of coconut to the red Jell-O mixture; stir to combine.

GREEN JELL-O BALLS:

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the other half of the sweetened condensed milk and the green Jell-O until well combined.
  • Add 1-1/2 cups of the coconut to the green Jell-O mixture; stir to combine.
  • Roll the red and green mixtures into 1-tablespoon-sized balls.
  • Divide the remaining 1 cup coconut into two small bowls. Roll the red balls in one bowl, and the green balls in the other bowl of coconut for a snowy finish. Place the balls onto a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  • Store the candy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.