Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Easy Crispy Coconut Balls, a delightful treat that brings a tropical flair to your tea time. Known for their golden, crunchy exterior and surprisingly soft, fragrant interior, these bite-sized delights are a staple in Taiwanese bakeries. This recipe is incredibly beginner-friendly, requiring only five simple pantry staples and zero flour, making it a perfect naturally gluten-free snack. The combination of shredded coconut and a hint of milk powder creates a rich, creamy aroma that pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea. Whether you’re looking for a quick homemade gift or a simple holiday treat, these sweet coconut macaroons offer a professional-grade taste with minimal effort.

Sweet Coconut Balls

Sweet Coconut Balls are soft, fragrant cookies made with shredded coconut, egg whites, and a hint of milk — the perfect way to use up leftover egg whites after baking other treats. These little coconut bites are slightly crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, filled with rich coconut flavor in every bite.

In Taiwan, they’re a nostalgic homemade dessert often served with tea. But their simple ingredients and universal appeal make them just as perfect for Western kitchens — especially if you love coconut.

Whether you're looking to reduce kitchen waste or whip up a quick and comforting dessert, these coconut balls are easy to make and hard to resist.

Servings 12 balls

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Equipment

Hand Mixer
Toaster Oven

Ingredients

320 g shredded coconut
150 g egg white
15 g milk powder
A dash of salt
130 g sugar

Instructions

Add egg white in a mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer until frothy.
Add sugar in batch and continue whisk until stiff and shiny.
Add salt, milk powder, and shredded coconut in the mixing bowl and use a spatula to whisk until mix well.
Preheat the oven 340°F/170°C.
Roll the mixture into a small ball and line on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the coconut balls in the preheated oven 340°F (170°C) for 15~20 min, remove from oven and place aside to cool.
Service the Sweet Coconut Balls. Finish and enjoy

Calories: 184kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Taiwanese

Keyword: egg white dessert, traditional treat, easy coconut recipe, Coconut Macaroons, Sweet Coconut Balls

Cooking & Storage Tips

For that perfect golden-brown finish, bake the balls on the middle rack of your oven. If they aren’t browning enough in the last 2 minutes, you can carefully move them to the top rack, but watch them closely as coconut burns very quickly.
Using a small cookie scoop not only saves time but ensures each ball is the same size, which is crucial for even baking. If some are smaller than others, they might dry out or burn before the larger ones are done.
Cool completely before storing. Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be lightly toasted in a toaster oven to revive texture.

Tools & equipment you may need

Oven

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Hand Mixers

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Last Updated on 2026-04-27

Easy Crispy Coconut Balls That Are Naturally Gluten Free