Mama Quinn's Snowballs

Submitted by Young Structural

"This recipe is a very traditional one for my family. My mother has made this for my brothers and I for years. I was extreemly tempted not to share, but I think it's just too good not to let other people in on the secret... enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 36 snowballs

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup whole milk
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 1⁄2 cups coconut
• 4 tablespoons cocoa

directions

1. In a large pot, boil butter, milk and sugar just until well mixed and plenty hot.
2. Mix in oats, 1 cup coconut and cocoa.
3. Roll into balls and roll hot balls in 1/2 cup of coconut to coat.
4. Refrigerate till cool and set.