NAN MAY'S SNOWBALLS

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Growing up in Newfoundland, I looked forward to Christmas each year for the huge family get-togethers, and of course the food that went along with them. This recipe is one that my Grandmother made every year. Definitely one of my favourite Christmas cookies.

Provided by Brad&Kt

Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup 2% milk
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
2 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

Combine milk, sugar, butter, and cocoa powder in a large pot; bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Stir vanilla extract into the milk mixture; boil another 2 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
Stir oats and 2 cups coconut into the milk mixture until thoroughly mixed; cool for 5 minutes.
Spread 1/2 cup coconut onto a plate. Roll the mixture into 24 balls and roll in the coconut. Set on a sheet of parchment paper until finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 22 mg, Sugar 9.6 g