Description
This No Bake Mounds Roll, also known as Almond Joy Roll, is a delicious, easy-to-make dessert featuring a rich chocolatey cookie base combined with a creamy coconut filling. It’s a perfect treat that requires no oven baking, only simple mixing and chilling.
Ingredients
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Cookie Crust
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs (or cookie crumbs)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup warm water
Coconut Filling
- 10 ounces sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Pulse crumbs: If using cookies, pulse them in a food processor until they become a fine, cornmeal-like texture. Repeat the same for graham cracker crumbs if used, to ensure a fine, uniform texture.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the fine crumbs with the unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing thoroughly.
- Create syrup: In a small bowl, mix the warm water and optional sugar. Microwave for one minute and stir well until the sugar dissolves, creating a syrup.
- Combine dough: Add the syrup to the crumb mixture and mix with a fork until combined. Then knead the mixture with your hands until a non-sticky, pliable dough forms, similar to play dough. Add more warm water one tablespoon at a time if needed.
- Roll dough: Place plastic wrap on a counter, set the dough ball in the center, and roll it into a thin rectangle approximately 10×12 to 14 inches. Patch any cracks by pressing broken pieces with your fingers and trim edges with a knife for a clean shape.
- Prepare coconut filling: In an electric mixer or with a hand mixer, beat butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined. Fold in sweetened coconut flakes evenly with a spatula.
- Assemble the roll: Spread the coconut filling evenly over the cookie dough rectangle, keeping about ½ inch from the edges free. Using the plastic wrap, carefully roll the dough into a tight log starting from the edge closest to you. Press well to seal the roll.
- Chill: Wrap the log tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set before slicing.
- Serve: Keep the roll wrapped until ready to slice. Unwrap only the portions you want to serve to prevent drying out. Slice and enjoy your no-bake Mounds Roll!
Notes
- Use warm water to help the sugar dissolve properly and to aid in kneading the dough.
- If the dough feels sticky, add a bit more crumbs or cocoa powder slightly to adjust consistency.
- Keep the roll tightly wrapped in plastic wrap when storing to maintain moisture.
- This roll can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and makes a great make-ahead dessert.
- Feel free to substitute graham cracker crumbs with chocolate cookies for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No Bake, Mounds Roll, Almond Joy Roll, Coconut Dessert, Easy Dessert, No Bake Dessert, Chocolate Coconut Roll, Sweet Treat
