Lime Coconut Balls
These lime coconut balls are the perfect finger food for a party. They are tiny (about 1 teaspoon each) and packed with lime, coconut flavor.
Use fresh key limes if they are available.
Lime Coconut Balls
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
6 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon lime zest *
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice *
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup shredded coconut, divided
1- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Combine graham cracker crumbs, milk, zest, juice and vanilla in a bowl. Add 2/3 cup coconut and beat with a mixer for about 1 minute.
Add sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Shape crumb mixture into 24 tiny balls (about 1 teaspoon each) Roll balls in remaining 1/3 cup coconut.
Refrigerate balls in an airtight container. Good for one day.
*Use Key limes if they are available.
Altered recipe from Dulce