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Ferrero Raffaello candies are rich and creamy with a hint of coconut. They come together easily and stay fresh for weeks.
Raffaello Candies are spherical coconut–almond confections originally introduced by famous Italian sweets maker Ferrero (many folks also love this brand’s signature cookie: Ferrero Rocher).
The cookie is made up of a spherical wafer which is filled with a white milky cream and roasted almonds. It is surrounded by a coconut layer with a white cream coating.
Ferrero Raffaello candies are one of my favorites out there. They are truly heavenly! But sometimes, the eyes ask for more than the pocket can handle. Making the candies at home is not only easy, it’s budget-friendly. Gotta love guilt free indulgences…
How to Make Raffaello Candy
Raffaello candy looks so darn fancy, but it’s actually quite easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients to put together. Follow these super simple steps to have perfect candy in no time:
- Combine sugar and butter until creamy.
- Mix dry milk into the butter.
- Crush and add wafers, almond extract and tiny pieces of coconut flakes into the mixture. Mix well.
- Using an ice cream scoop, place 1/2 of the almond inside and make a small round piece.
- Roll each candy into coconut flake. Repeat for each piece.
Hot Tip: Because the coconut flakes and wafers may not be exactly the same as the ones I used, your consistency might turn out a little bit dry. If this happens, just add a little more butter or cream cheese to create enough moisture.
Here are the wafers I used. I typically have to trek to a European specialty store to snag them. But, don’t worry if you can’t find them or don’t feel making an extra stop at another store. You can use any brand of wafers that come in vanilla.
Storing Raffaello Candy
Whether you are making a big batch to have on hand for yourself or stocking up to the barrage of friends and family coming to your home during the holidays, you need good tips on how to store you candies. Check out my best practices below:
- Refrigerator: Raffaello candy can be stored in a refrigerator for up to a few weeks. Make sure they are kept in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Place your Raffaellos in a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Pop the entire baking sheet in the freezer and allow your candies to completely free overnight. Remove from the baking sheet and place in a plastic storage bag.
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Recipe
Ferrero Raffaello Candy Recipe
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Servings
40 Servings
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin
Ferrero Raffaello candies are rich and creamy with a hint of coconut. They come together easily and stay fresh for weeks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cup dry milk
- 1 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes shredded into tiny pieces
- 1 cup vanilla wafers
- 1 tsp almond extract cut in half
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes for coating, shredded into tiny pieces
- 2 oz cream cheese add only if the texture is crumbly
US Units – Metric
Instructions
Combine sugar together with butter until the texture is creamy.
Mix dry milk into the butter.
Crush wafers. The easiest, most mess-free way to do this is by placing cookies in a bag and crushing them with a rolling pin or a meat tenderizer. Add wafers, almond extract and tiny pieces of coconut flakes into the mixture and mix until you get a paste-like texture.
Using an ice cream scoop, place 1/2 of the almond inside and make a small round piece.
Roll each candy into coconut flakes. Repeat for each piece.
Nutrition Facts
Ferrero Raffaello Candy Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 37mg2%
Potassium 124mg4%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 202IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This post is not affiliated with Ferrero company.
Posted December 10, 2020
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Sherry KeeJun 8, 2023 This is an easy "beginner" candy since it's all assembly, not real cooking! I did add the cream cheese, and vanilla and hazelnuts instead of almond, bc that's what I had. I also dipped my roasted hazelnuts in white candy coating, just bc I could...lol...Grandson gave them a thumbs up( I rolled 48, and they may be a tad large)
MeNov 9, 2021 Ferrero Raffaello has on their package that it does NOT contain chocolate it has a milk cream.
Natalya DrozhzhinNov 10, 2021 Hello! Thank you for that feedback, this is just my play on the candy as a cake, I hope you enjoy it 🙂
RuslanaSep 23, 2021 So you put one full almond inside each candy? Cause it says almond mixture, what is that referring to ?
NikkiDec 23, 2020 I am sorry I am probably blind but I see no where in the recipe where it says to add the roasted almonds. Am I missing something?
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Natalya DrozhzhinDec 23, 2020 Hi Nikki, see step 5. They are added in the center of the candy.
KarinaDec 23, 2020 Hi!
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup almonds. Do I put those into the actual mixture? Thank you!Natalya DrozhzhinDec 23, 2020 Hi Karina, it goes to the center of the candy. See step 5.
LéaDec 19, 2020 Hi!
I have a nut allergie.. would you substitute the nuts for something else, skip the nuts, or just go with a different recipe?
Thank you!
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 20, 2020 Hey Lea, You can skip the nuts but the nuts, I think it will still taste delicious.
Julia FDec 15, 2020 I am such a coconut addict and these have been my favourites since childhood, loved being able to make them at home!
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 15, 2020 They are addicting little things 🙂
Laura ReeseDec 15, 2020 These are so delicious. We loved them.
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 15, 2020 Thank you! So good to hear 🙂
BetsyDec 14, 2020 These are so crazy delicious! I'm going to make a whole bunch for all my Christmas treat trays and parties!!
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 14, 2020 These are perfect for Christmas, I hope you love them 🙂
Natalya DrozhzhinJan 15, 2020 The texture would be different, I wouldn't recommend replacing the ingredients.
Natalia Tutunjiu DyrkaczSep 18, 2017 I tried this receipt and first of all there is too much sugar, way too much. The butter mixture came out too sweet. Second, it is unreal to get the mixture moist enough with just 2 sticks of butter considering that it requests the addition of several cups of other dried ingredients. I ended up adding a few tablespoons of milk to make the consistency just right.
Jonijana SadikuMar 27, 2015 I just finished the filling,cant wait to make the round piece.The paste turned a bit dry, but I added some milk and it became delicious.Thank you for sharing,hugs from Kosovo!
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 27, 2015 Oh that's an awesome tip, thanks for sharing. It depends on wafers you you are using, can be a bit dry. 🙂 thanks for sharing!
mariamDec 30, 2014 excuse me, what means cup?
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 31, 2014 It's a meeting cup. You can google the measurement in grams.
VitaDec 23, 2014 Am making those for Christmas this year! They look yummy!
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 23, 2014 Hey Vita, I hope you love them! 😉
TanyaMay 9, 2014 They sound so good! I noticed some comments about them being kind of on a dry side... Will they crumble apart if I'll insert a cake pop stick?
Natalya DrozhzhinMay 9, 2014 Yes they would, they are on the harder side, more like a candy.
AlvinMar 9, 2014 After crushing the wafers what happens to the butter mixed with dry milk?
Natalya DrozhzhinMar 10, 2014 You combine it all together with wafers.
MilaFeb 28, 2014 Delicious! I didn't have dry milk and was too lazy to go to store so substituted baby formula that I was not using and instead of waffles used rice crispy cereal and added vanilla flavor. Turned out sooo delicious I had to take them away from husband because he was eating so much lol Thank you dear for sharing.
Yana LyfarFeb 27, 2014 Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 28, 2014 Wow! thank you for sharing photo. They look perfect 🙂
Victoria BlazhevskaFeb 24, 2014 Hi Natalya, thanks a lot for the recipe, i tired to make them with hazelnut wafers and i put hazelnuts inside as well. Delicious! So I just wanted to thank you for sharing. Can't wait to try the raffaello cake as well. Regards from Macedonia!
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 25, 2014 Thank you for sharing your feedback 🙂 Oh wow, all the way from Macedonia. We plan to visit Turkey and Greece this summer, close to your place 🙂
jaysin nFeb 11, 2014 What about the rich filling in the middle of ferrero raffaello?
Natalya DrozhzhinFeb 11, 2014 I know, that filling is so good but it not really possible to create a candy mold like they have. Either way, this candy still taste just like raffaello candy.
LiyaDec 26, 2013 My mix turned out very dry and would not form a ball... what can I add to moistened it and not ruin the taste? Thanks:)
AnnaDec 27, 2018 Condensed milk
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 27, 2018 Great tip, thank you!
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 27, 2013 Add some butter to make it moist. What kind of coconuts did you use?
TinaDec 25, 2013 How many sticks of butter is that?
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 25, 2013 Two sticks
TinaDec 25, 2013 How many pieces come out of this portion?
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 25, 2013 40 pieces
IrinaDec 24, 2013 Natasha, what do you do with the roasted almonds?
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 24, 2013 You put half of it on the inside of each candy.
NatashaDec 24, 2013 Natasha, do I have to add the coconut flakes into the mixture, or just roll each candy in coconut flakes? Thanks!
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 24, 2013 Into the mixture, but its the coconut flakes that are tiny in pieces.
oksanaDec 24, 2013 Im making this now and it seems to be super dry, it wont hold its shape... keeps breaking. Followed exact measurement, and I am not sure what I can add to bind it together
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 24, 2013 If its too dry, you may want to add some more butter.
NinaDec 21, 2013 Thank you so much Natalya! I just found your page and I am in love with so many of your recipes! Just a question - by dry milk, do you mean powder milk?
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 21, 2013 Yes, powder milk. Thank you for exploring the page 🙂 let me know how you like the recipes when you try them 🙂
oksanaDec 21, 2013 are the coconut flakes sweetened or unsweetened?
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 21, 2013 Hi Oksana, they are unsweetened. I will make a note of that 🙂 thanks for asking a good question. 😉
annaDec 19, 2013 Is the the wafers with the creme in the middle or without I can't tell?
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 19, 2013 Yes with vanilla cream
AnnaDec 19, 2013 Thank you
InnaDec 17, 2013 where can i buy dry milk?
Natalya DrozhzhinDec 17, 2013 I found some at Winco bulk section.
