15-Minute No-Bake Coconut Honey Candy with Cocoa
A rich, fudgy candy made with just five simple ingredients that requires no baking. Raw honey is boiled briefly to create the binding base, then combined with creamy coconut butter and cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor. Shredded coconut adds delightful texture, while vanilla rounds out the taste. This candy sets firm in the refrigerator but remains pleasantly chewy, making it perfect for gifting or satisfying sweet cravings. The recipe comes together in minutes and stores well for weeks.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw honey, scant
- 1 cup coconut butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder(optional)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat honey in a saucepan over medium heat until it boils
- 2
While stirring constantly, boil for two minutes
- 3
Remove from heat
- 4
Add coconut butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla and stir until the heat from the honey melts the coconut butter
- 5
Stir until smooth
- 6
Add coconut and stir well
- 7
Press into a parchment paper lined 8 inch square cake pan
- 8
Leave any liquid pooling on top or pour it off as desired
- 9
Chill for 30 minutes
- 10
Pop out of pan and peel off parchment paper
- 11
Cut into strips and then cut the strips into squares
- 12
Store in a refrigerator dish with lid
Tips
Any liquid pooling on top is water or oil from coconut butter - you can leave it or pour it off according to preference
These candies are especially delicious served cold but hold up well at room temperature, just getting slightly softer
Good to Know
Store in refrigerator in covered container
Can be made several days ahead and stored in refrigerator
Serve chilled for firmer texture or at room temperature for softer consistency
Common Mistakes
Don't skip the 2-minute boiling time for honey as this helps create proper binding
Press firmly into pan to avoid crumbly texture when cutting
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make this without cocoa powder?
Yes, simply omit the cocoa powder for a vanilla coconut candy with lighter color and flavor.
How long will this candy keep in the refrigerator?
Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, this candy will keep for 2-3 weeks.
Can I use regular butter instead of coconut butter?
No, coconut butter is essential for the flavor and texture. Regular butter would create a completely different candy.