Raspberry Coconut Balls

Total Time:Prep: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Pam Clark, Wheaton, Illinois

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 20, 2022

My family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake sales. We can make about four dozen in 30 minutes, and they sell out fast! —Pam Clark, Wheaton, Illinois

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Raspberry Coconut Balls

Yield:about 4 dozen
Prep:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 3-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 teaspoons raspberry extract
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1/4 cup pink sanding sugar
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Directions

  1. Mix wafer crumbs and 1-1/3 cups coconut. Stir in milk and extracts. In a shallow bowl, combine sugar and remaining 2 cups coconut. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in coconut mixture. Refrigerate in airtight containers.
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