Rudolph’s Red Nose Cookies
No-bake chocolate coconut cookies topped with bright red candied cherries—fun, festive, and perfect for Christmas trays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (chilling/setting)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Holiday / Christmas Treats
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix Base: In a large bowl, whisk together condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Add cocoa powder and whisk until smooth (don’t overwhip).
Add Coconut: Stir in 5 cups of coconut and all confectioner’s sugar until well combined. Chill mixture in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Prepare Coating: Place remaining ½ cup coconut in a small bowl. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
Form Cookies: Scoop heaping tablespoons of chilled mixture, roll into balls, then coat each in shredded coconut. Place on baking sheet.
Add “Red Nose”: Press one candied cherry halfway into the center of each cookie ball.
Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
These cookies are no-bake and set best when chilled.
Use high-quality shredded coconut for best flavor and texture.
Great make-ahead Christmas cookie (stores well for up to a week).
For extra festive flair, roll in a mix of coconut and sparkling sugar.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/rudolphs-red-nose-cookies/