I made these Ferrero Raffaello Coconut Candy Balls for my friend Shea because she is one special lady.
Shea was one of the very first few readers to leave a comment on my blog some 7 months ago. She, and a few others, broke the ice, and I will never ever forget that. ((((Hugs))))
Today Shea has invited me to do a guest post on her blog, Dixie Chik Cooks!
Ferrero Raffaello Coconut Candy Balls
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Homemade version of Ferrero Raffaello's famous Coconut Candy Balls.
Course: Dessert/Cookies
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 98 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 2/3 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut flakes
- 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds (I prefer the hazelnuts)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 2 tablespoons of butter , melted
- finely shredded coconut flakes to cover the cookie ball
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl thoroughly combine the graham cracker crumbs, coconut flakes, hazelnuts and powdered sugar.
- Stir the milk and melted butter into the dry mixture, and mix until everything is well combined.
- Cover and chill for one hour.
- Shape small bits of the dough into balls and roll them in the coconut flakes.
- Put the cookie balls in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- You can also store these for a few days in the refrigerator in tightly covered containers.
Recipe Notes
Total time includes refrigeration time.
WW Freestyle SmartPoints: 4Â
Nutrition Facts
Ferrero Raffaello Coconut Candy Balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 56mg 2%
Potassium 54mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Sugars 6g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 0.7%
Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 1.3%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Hilde Remmelzwaal says
O my gosh!! This looks incredible! And I can even make it Glutenfree for a friend!
Food Frenzy says
Congratulations! We wanted to inform you that this post has been selected as a Featured Archive Post on our site for the last two weeks of December 2012.
Kate@Diethood says
THANK YOU!!! 🙂
Yasir Imran says
This is amazing candy… Love it.
Emily @ Life on Food says
I am hopping right over now. I love these little balls and I want the recipe. I had the first time last year – marvelous!
Magic of Spice says
These look amazing! I have not been able to get to the guest post link but will keep trying 🙂
Mina @ Angellove's Cooking says
These candy balls look awesome!! And I am now running to read the recipe at Dixie Chik Cooks! 🙂
Coco200066 says
Can’t wait to try these….thanks for posting.
Alice says
ooh, yummy! i love little candy balls :^)
Chelsea says
These looks so good! Thanks for sharing!
Kita says
Holy wow! those look amazing!!
Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes says
What a lovely thing to do for your friend!!
And these look absolutely gorgeous! Excellent job!!
Jill@MadAboutMacarons says
Kate – another brilliant recipe. Love the photo, too! Heading over to Shea’s site now!
shabs says
Wowowoow, the coconut fereros are my fav , thnax for sharing the recipe Kate 🙂 , will have to try this
Nami @ Just One Cookbook says
Hi Kate! Ohhhh I love coconut and you made such a perfect treat for me… LOL. I’m going to her site now!
marla says
I still get excited when I get comments….each & every one. I will go check out your guest post. These look great!
Marmande in the Kitchen says
I love ferrero candies – it seems dangerous to have a whole batch of them around the house! Looks great
Culinarication says
Those ferrero candies are crazy addictive, I’m sure these are great (and much simpler to make than a ‘dupe’ recipe).
Fresh and Foodie says
YUM! I love me some coconut, and these look very good!
Michelle says
Yum! Your friend is one lucky girl!
Peggy says
What a great guest post and these look absolutely delicious! Coconut & Candy? What more could I ask for? =)
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Those Ferrero coconut balls are one of my husband’s favorites. I’m going to go check out the recipe.
Angie@Angiesrecipes says
Those coconut balls look divine! I will have to make them too.
Felice - All That's Left Are The Crumbs says
I have just come back from a visit to Shea’s blog. These do look amazing.
Baking Serendipity says
These look fantastic! Heading over to check out the guest post now and wishing you a wonderful long weekend 🙂
Lora @cakeduchess says
My favorite chocolates! Love this recipe you made and need to check it out on your friend’s blog. Have a wonderful weekend sweet pea:)
The Harried Cook says
Looks great! I have never had one of the original before, but these do sound great! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Will head over to your guest post now…
Kristy says
Another great guest blog. I think I’ll have to visit Dixie Chik more often too. Looks like some good stuff. These desserts look delicious (and look like the kind of dessert that I could pop like crazy!)! 🙂
Claudia says
I’m on my way – they sound irresistible.
Liz says
Oh, boy, these look SO good, Kate…off to check out your guest blog 🙂
claudia lamascolo says
these are my favorite!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
congrats on the guest post, and raffaello looks amazing Kate!!!
Happy When Not Hungry says
Wow these look amazing! I love all the Ferrero candies. These look beautiful!
Junia @ Mis Pensamientos says
ooooo can’t wait to read your guest post!!! they look mouthwateringly wonderful!!
Valerie says
I love ferrero raffaello, and i think that’s fantastic to be able to make them at home! thx so much!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
On my way over there. Gorgeous picture!
Lyndsey @ Vanilla Clouds and Lemon Drops says
Wow! These look and sound delicious – better than the real ones! I definitely want to try these : )
carolyn says
Um, wow! I love the commercial version but yours is an identical look-alike. Off to check out the recipe!
Parsley Sage says
Oooh! Gorgeous picture 🙂 Heading over there now to see what you’ve got in store!
Irena says
Oh….love this little treats…..they were among the first candies imported to east Europe 20 years ago….They look lovely, nice job:)
Kate@Diethood says
Irena, it’s my mom’s recipe and I recall how crazy everyone in Macedonia was for the recipe… my mom had to write it down for soooo many people.
Celia says
Just checked out the recipe at Shea’s – but I wanted to tell you here that these are beeeautiful! They remind me of a coconutty version of bourbon balls – love this kind of easy sweet…
Mary says
These look delicious and I’m sure your friend enjoyed them. This is one of those confections that everyone loves. It is nice to have a recipe for it. Have a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary