A lovely little treat to serve for afternoon tea! These coconut covered balls have a gingery flavour with a hint of coffee – absolutely delicious!
Gingernut Coffee Balls
A lovely little treat to serve for afternoon tea! These coconut covered balls have a gingery flavour with a hint of coffee - absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 tin condensed milk
- 1 packet gingernut biscuits crushed into fine crumbs
- 1 tbsp coffee granules
- 3 tbsp hot water
- 40 g butter
- Dessicated coconut about 1/2 cup
Instructions
- In a small cup add the hot water to the coffee and stir until dissolved.
- In a medium saucepen, melt the butter and add the condensed milk and coffee mixture. Stir on low/ medium heat for approx 10 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and sticky (caramel texture). Stir constantly to avoid burning.
- Add the biscuit crumbs and mix well. Spoon mixture into an oiled bowl and place in the fridge (covered) for approx 20 minutes to cool.
- Pour some dessicated coconut onto a plate. Take a teaspoon size amount of mixture and roll it into a ball with the palm of your hands. (I find that it helps to grease my hands with a little oil first to prevent the mixture from sticking). Roll balls in the coconut.
- Place balls in the fridge in an airtight container to chill.
Originally posted 2014-03-22 02:42:39.