Lime Coconut Balls
Sweet and tart, these lime coconut balls are a simple treat. Lime coconut balls are a great no-bake dessert that are perfect to serve any time of year.
Servings: 50 balls
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 11 ounce box, Nilla wafers
- 1 cup macadamia nuts
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup limeade concentrate, thawed
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
- Place Nilla cookies in a food processor. Pulse until crushed into a crumb texture.
- Remove the crumbs and place in a large bowl.
- Place the macadamia nuts in the food processor and pulse until chopped. Pour the nuts in the bowl with the crushed cookies.
- Add powdered sugar, softened butter, limeade concentrate, vanilla extract, and lime zest into the same bowl with the cookies and nuts.
- Stir all of the ingredients together until combined.
- Place the coconut flakes on a large plate or bowl.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the coconut flakes and then place on the baking sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg