HUNGARIAN COCONUT BALLS

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I live here in Budapest as a missionary and these coconut balls are so good they are in almost every little cake store in the city. If you'd rather, you can substitute rum for the rum extract.

Provided by Joni Fannin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Hungarian

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ cups mashed potatoes
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons rum flavored extract
½ cup raisins
1 ¼ cups flaked coconut
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Put raisins together with rum extract and lemon juice to soak up the flavor.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, confectioners sugar, and cocoa. Stir in 1 1/4 cup coconut, the raisin mixture and lemon zest.
  • Roll dough into walnut sized balls. Roll the balls in remaining coconut. Refrigerate for two days. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Lelethu Swartbooi
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These Coconut Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion.


Linda Hlapi
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I love how these Coconut Balls are made with simple ingredients. They're also a great way to get my kids to eat more coconut.


Ayodeji Opeyemi
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These Coconut Balls are the perfect dessert to serve at a party. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Angle Popi
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I've never made Coconut Balls before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The Coconut Balls turned out perfect!


Jason Woerner
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These Coconut Balls are so delicious and addictive. I can't stop eating them!


CFÂèà TheGeneral
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I love the combination of coconut and chocolate in these Coconut Balls. They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


Amy Capicinio
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These Coconut Balls are a great way to use up leftover coconut. They're also a fun and easy recipe to make with kids.


Tabitha Maria
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I've tried many different Coconut Ball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The Coconut Balls are moist and flavorful, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Theva suntharam
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These Coconut Balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Faooq Faooq
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I made these Coconut Balls for my family and they were a huge success. They loved the sweet coconut flavor and the crunchy texture.


Sarah Prater
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These Hungarian Coconut Balls are a delicious and festive treat. They're perfect for any occasion.


Roland Wesley
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I love that these Coconut Balls can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.


Stiphan Thapa
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These Coconut Balls are the perfect sweet treat. They're not too rich and they have a great coconut flavor.


Alex Asif
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I've been making these Coconut Balls for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Princess Akwaama
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These Hungarian Coconut Balls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.