So we are officially in December and the sparkly, shiny, twinkly Holiday season is formally underway. Which means a couple of things:

1) every possible square inch of my house is covered in all things sparkly, shiny and twinkly.
2) Chocolate treats

Vegan Coconut Truffles

 

The Holiday Season is made from all sorts of sweet treats and delectable little bites. And just because we had to pull so many things from our diet around here doesn’t mean that we don’t want all of the same types of edible Christmas traditions around here. We are already baking and merry making around here like it’s our job. Oh wait… Vegan Coconut Truffles

I am opening with these insanely delicious and very pretty Coconut Truffles. And they happen to be vegan which is a wonderful perk. Oh! Also they are VERY easy- you could totally do them at home no problem.

Vegan Coconut Truffles

These would make beautiful holiday gifts, a wonderful treat to pull out at the end of the evening after dinner or a delicious bite to have with an appertif or an afternoon cup of coffee. Actually, I was eating them at about 11am this morning- bottom line they are delicious- eat them whenever you want! **I made these in their most simple form, but am anxious to try these with almonds (just pressed into the top of the coconut mixture before the chocolate dip. OR with macadamia nuts form the coconut ball around the macadamia nut). Vegan Coconut Truffles

Vegan Coconut Truffles
Author: 
Prep time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 20
 
These are insanely delicious and very pretty Coconut Truffles. And they happen to be vegan which is a wonderful perk.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 10 ounces dark chocolate (vegan)
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1-2 ounces white chocolate (vegan)
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the coconut oil, corn syrup and the powdered sugar and beat together with a paddle until combined.
  2. Add the vanilla and the water and beat until soft and fluffy. Add the shredded coconut and beat until uniform.
  3. Prepare a sheet pan with a sheet of wax paper.
  4. Roll tablespoon size balls of the coconut mixture in your hands until you have a smooth ball. Place them on the prepared sheet pan and stick in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  5. Microwave the chocolate and coconut oil and whisk together until smooth and shiny. Dip the balls in the melted chocolate until they are completely submerged and then lift up with a fork and let the extra drip off through the fork tines. Gently set the chocolate coconut balls back on the cold sheet pan and wax paper. Let them set up.
  6. Melt the white chocolate and whisk until smooth. Use a fork and drizzle the white chocolate over the top of the truffles and let them set up. Store in an airtight container.

 

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So we are officially in December and the sparkly, shiny, twinkly Holiday season is formally underway. Which means a couple of things:

1) every possible square inch of my house is covered in all things sparkly, shiny and twinkly.
2) Chocolate treats

Vegan Coconut Truffles

 

The Holiday Season is made from all sorts of sweet treats and delectable little bites. And just because we had to pull so many things from our diet around here doesn’t mean that we don’t want all of the same types of edible Christmas traditions around here. We are already baking and merry making around here like it’s our job. Oh wait… Vegan Coconut Truffles

I am opening with these insanely delicious and very pretty Coconut Truffles. And they happen to be vegan which is a wonderful perk. Oh! Also they are VERY easy- you could totally do them at home no problem.

Vegan Coconut Truffles

These would make beautiful holiday gifts, a wonderful treat to pull out at the end of the evening after dinner or a delicious bite to have with an appertif or an afternoon cup of coffee. Actually, I was eating them at about 11am this morning- bottom line they are delicious- eat them whenever you want! **I made these in their most simple form, but am anxious to try these with almonds (just pressed into the top of the coconut mixture before the chocolate dip. OR with macadamia nuts form the coconut ball around the macadamia nut). Vegan Coconut Truffles

Vegan Coconut Truffles
Author: 
Prep time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 20
 
These are insanely delicious and very pretty Coconut Truffles. And they happen to be vegan which is a wonderful perk.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 10 ounces dark chocolate (vegan)
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1-2 ounces white chocolate (vegan)
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the coconut oil, corn syrup and the powdered sugar and beat together with a paddle until combined.
  2. Add the vanilla and the water and beat until soft and fluffy. Add the shredded coconut and beat until uniform.
  3. Prepare a sheet pan with a sheet of wax paper.
  4. Roll tablespoon size balls of the coconut mixture in your hands until you have a smooth ball. Place them on the prepared sheet pan and stick in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  5. Microwave the chocolate and coconut oil and whisk together until smooth and shiny. Dip the balls in the melted chocolate until they are completely submerged and then lift up with a fork and let the extra drip off through the fork tines. Gently set the chocolate coconut balls back on the cold sheet pan and wax paper. Let them set up.
  6. Melt the white chocolate and whisk until smooth. Use a fork and drizzle the white chocolate over the top of the truffles and let them set up. Store in an airtight container.

 

Recipe by Heather Christo (http://heatherchristo.com)