I line the baking sheet with parchment and set out two little bowls, one with [shredded coconut] and one with [graham cracker crumbs]. This is Olivia’s favorite part because she gets to “decorate” later.
In a large bowl, I stir together the [sweetened condensed milk], [melted butter], and [vanilla extract]. Olivia always sneaks a tiny taste from the spoon, our unofficial quality control.
We mix in the [shredded coconut], [graham cracker crumbs], [chocolate chips], and [cocoa powder] until everything becomes thick and sticky. Olivia loves watching the colors swirl together.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes. This helps the dough firm up so little hands can roll without frustration.
Using a small scoop, we roll the dough into 1-inch balls between our palms. Olivia calls them “tiny snowballs of chocolate.”
Half get rolled in [shredded coconut] and half in [graham cracker crumbs]. This step always gets giggles, and crumbs everywhere.
Place the coated balls onto the baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until serving. Olivia insists they taste better cold, and I agree