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Nan May's Snowballs

Name: Nan May's Snowballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup 2% milk; 1 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup butter; 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups rolled oats; 2.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided

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Growing up in Newfoundland, I looked forward to Christmas each year for the huge family get-togethers, and of course the food that went along with them. This recipe is one that my Grandmother made every year. Definitely one of my favourite Christmas cookies.

Recipe by Brad&Kt

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 snowballs

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Ingredients

1 cup 2% milk
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
2 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided

Directions

Combine milk, sugar, butter, and cocoa powder in a large pot; bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Stir vanilla extract into the milk mixture; boil another 2 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
Stir oats and 2 cups coconut into the milk mixture until thoroughly mixed; cool for 5 minutes.
Spread 1/2 cup coconut onto a plate. Roll the mixture into 24 balls and roll in the coconut. Set on a sheet of parchment paper until finished.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147	Calories
9g	Fat
16g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 22mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 107mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.