Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, for a bit of crunch)
Feel free to swap the graham cracker crumbs with digestive biscuits if you’re feeling a bit nostalgic for the English countryside. And if nuts aren’t your thing, simply leave them out or replace them with dried fruits for a chewy twist.
Instructions
- Begin by mixing the graham cracker crumbs and shredded coconut in a large bowl. Stir until they’re well combined, reminiscent of the way my mum would carefully blend her ingredients, ensuring each bite held a perfect balance.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture. Stir until everything is well incorporated, much like the way stories and laughter were mixed into our kitchen’s air.
- Add in the mini chocolate chips and nuts (if using). Fold them in gently, taking care not to crush the chips, just as you would handle a cherished memory.
- Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut. My mum always said this was the part where the magic happened, where raw ingredients transformed into delightful morsels.
- Place the balls on a tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow them to set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
