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Finished Newfoundland Snowballs on Serving Plate

Easy and Simple Newfoundland Snowballs

These Newfoundland Snowballs are a rich, chocolatey no-bake treat with a chewy oat base and a snowy coconut coating. Sweet, satisfying, and perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
2–3 hours (or overnight)3 hours
Total Time3 hours 25 minutes
Servings:15 snowballs
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Base:
  • 3 cups sugar
  • ¾ cup melted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
For the Dry Mixture:
  • 3 cups large rolled oats
  • 12 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened fine coconut
For Rolling:
  • About 1 ½ cups extra coconut

Method
 

  1. Cook the base mixture: In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, melted butter, and milk. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.
  2. Boil without stirring: Let the mixture boil for 5–6 minutes, or until it reaches 225–230°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer. Do not stir during this time, as it can cause crystallization.
  3. Prepare the dry mix: While the base is boiling, mix the oats, cocoa powder, and 1 cup of coconut in a large heatproof bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Carefully pour the hot sugar-butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is well coated and evenly mixed.
  5. Chill until firm: Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill until the mixture is firm enough to handle, usually 2–3 hours (or overnight for best results).
  6. Roll into balls: Scoop portions of the mixture and roll them into 1 ½-inch balls using your hands.
  7. Coat in coconut: Roll each ball in the extra coconut until fully covered. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
  8. Store and enjoy: Refrigerate the snowballs until ready to serve. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months—delicious even when eaten straight from the freezer!