Looking for something to do with all that candy cane? This gluten-free vegan candy cane snowballs recipe might do the trick ;) .
There's nothing I love more than a super simple yet impressive-looking recipe, and these little balls of cuteness are actually a festive variation of one of my easiest and most favorite recipes on the blog to date -- these raw coconut snowballs.
These candy cane snowballs can be made and ready within minutes, are easy and fun to make with kids, and make a scrumptious quick treat, a holiday table dessert, or a lovely gift.
Think Raffaellos, but healthier ;)
Note: this recipe is from before I went totally refined sugar-free.
Candy Cane Snowballs
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 11 balls
Ingredients
- 6 candy canes
- ½ cup shredded coconut for rolling
- 1 cup coconut butter {also called coconut manna}
- 1 cup more unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2-3 tablespoon maple syrup {or liquid sweetener of choice}
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Process candy canes in a food processor into a fine crumble {a few larger bits here and there are ok -- the consistency is up to you: if you want more crunch in your balls, grind the mixture a little coarser; or grind into dust for pretty candy cane flecks}. Remove about a third of the candy cane crumble and mix with the ½ cup shredded coconut for rolling. Spread on a plate and set aside.
- Add all other ingredients {except the shredded coconut and the candy cane crumble reserved for rolling} into the food processor and process until everything is combined and the mixture begins to form a ball.
- Form bite sized balls out of the dough by shaping and rolling them with your hands {they may seem a little moist while rolling, but that's ok -- they will dry up instantly once coated}, and then give them a roll on the shredded coconut and candy cane plate to coat them.
- Serve/eat right away or refrigerate for a few minutes to make them slightly firmer. They can be made ahead too and store well in the fridge {or can be frozen}. Enjoy!
Annette T Lewis says
Can I substitute anything for the coconut butter ?
Christmas says
Thanks so much for this terrific holiday recipe idea it is appreciated!
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Audrey says
So glad it works for you -- enjoy them!
vegetarianmamma (Cindy) says
Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :) I can't wait to see what you share next time!
-Cindy
Elise says
Oh yum! I actually bought some candy canes right after Christmas to save for later, but these are tempting me to get them out RIGHT NOW!
Thanks for sharing with the Waste Not, Want Not link party!
Audrey says
Thanks Elise! I mentioned these are a great way to use up leftover candy canes, but I've since only been tempted to buy more as well! :)
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Even though Christmas has passed, I still have a heap of candy canes left over! I definitely will be making these snowballs... thanks for the idea!
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Audrey says
Neat -- that's what happened to me, hence this recipe ;) . Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed them :)