Easy Coconut Ladoo

Coconut, cardamom, and condensed milk star in this super quick and easy Indian dessert that's great for gifting.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 288 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 2 drops vanilla extract
• 2 pinches ground cardamom
• 2 tablespoons semolina flour (Optional)
• ½ cup flaked coconut, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place 2 cups coconut into a pan and heat over low heat until lightly toasted, making sure not to burn or change color, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Place unopened can of condensed milk into the middle of the pot; boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove using tongs; let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Pour into coconut and add cardamom and vanilla extract. Mix well. Let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Form mixture into small balls using oiled hands, as mixture will be very sticky, adding semolina as needed if very wet and runny.

Step 4

Place remaining coconut into a shallow bowl or on a plate. Roll ladoos in coconut and serve.