Raksha Bandhan Special Chocolate Coconut Ladoo - Fresh Byte Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups desiccated coconut
  • ½ cup condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla essence
  • 2 tbsp milk, if needed
  • ¼ cup finely chopped nuts (almonds/cashews), optional
  • ½ cup desiccated coconut for coating
  • Chocolate sprinkles or grated chocolate for decoration, optional

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 12

Raksha Bandhan Special Chocolate Coconut Ladoo is a delicious, creamy and indulgent no-cook festive sweet made with desiccated coconut, condensed milk and cocoa powder. These soft chocolate ladoos are rolled in coconut and decorated with chocolate sprinkles and chopped nuts, making them beautiful and perfect for Raksha Bandhan celebrations. 🎀❤️ With no cooking required and just a few simple ingredients, this quick and easy recipe can be prepared in minutes. Make these homemade ladoos with love and share them with your family on this special occasion. 🎁🍫🥥 Perfect for: Raksha Bandhan, festive celebrations, gifting, parties and sweet cravings.

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    In a bowl, add 2 cups desiccated coconut and 2 tbsp cocoa powder. Mix well.
  • 2
    Add the condensed milk and vanilla essence.
  • 3
    Mix everything together until a soft, slightly sticky mixture forms.
  • 4
    Add chopped nuts if desired.
  • 5
    If the mixture feels too dry, add milk little by little and mix.
  • 6
    Take a small portion of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a smooth Ladoo.
  • 7
    Roll each Ladoo in desiccated coconut.
  • 8
    Decorate with chocolate sprinkles, grated chocolate or chopped nuts.
  • 9
    Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
  • 10
    Serve chilled or at room temperature. 🍫🥥
  • 11
    Tip: For a richer chocolate flavour, you can add 50 g melted dark or milk chocolate to the mixture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my ladoo mixture too dry to roll?

Desiccated coconut can vary in dryness. Add milk a teaspoon at a time until the mixture holds together when pressed.

How long do chocolate coconut ladoos last?

Store them in an airtight container in the fridge and eat them within 4 to 5 days.