If you’re looking for a quick, effortless dessert that tastes like winter magic, these NO-BAKE Cream Cheese Coconut Snowballs are the answer. Soft, creamy, and rolled in sweet coconut, these dreamy little bites melt on your tongue like edible snow. Best of all? No oven needed — just mix, roll, chill, and enjoy.

Perfect for holidays, parties, gifting, or a simple treat at home, this recipe uses pantry staples and comes together in less than 20 minutes of hands-on time. They’re rich, velvety, coconutty, and irresistibly indulgent.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No baking required
• Only 6 simple ingredients
• Creamy cheesecake flavor with coconut crunch
• Perfect make-ahead dessert
• Festive, pretty, and kid-friendly

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup confectioners’ sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (divided)

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Make the Cream Cheese Base

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy. This creates the silky texture that makes the snowballs melt in your mouth.

Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, beating until fully combined and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.

2. Add Coconut

Fold 1 cup of the shredded coconut into the cream cheese mixture. Mix until evenly combined.

3. Chill the Mixture

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Chilling helps firm up the mixture so the snowballs hold their shape.

4. Roll Into Balls

Once chilled, scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls using your hands.

5. Coat the Snowballs

In a separate bowl, mix the remaining 1 cup of shredded coconut with the melted butter and a pinch of salt.
Roll each cream cheese ball in this coconut mixture until completely coated.

6. Let Them Set

Place the coated snowballs on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm up.

Tips for Perfect Snowballs

• Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture
• Chill the mixture longer if it feels too soft to roll
• Add more coconut if you prefer a firmer texture
• Keep them cold until serving for best results

Variations

• Almond Snowballs: Add ½ teaspoon almond extract
• Chocolate Coconut Snowballs: Dip the bottoms in melted chocolate
• Toasted Coconut: Roll in lightly toasted coconut for extra flavor
• Lemon Snowballs: Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the filling

How to Store

• Refrigerator: Up to 5 days in an airtight container
• Freezer: Up to 2 months — thaw for 10 minutes before serving

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Ingredients
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; mix well.

3. Fold in 1 cup shredded coconut.

4. Chill mixture for 30 minutes.

5. Roll into small balls.

6. Combine remaining coconut with melted butter and salt.

7. Roll each ball in the coconut mixture.

8. Chill 15–20 minutes before serving.