Capt. Kirk, Dr. Spock and the rest of the Enterprise crew are heading for theaters this summer at warp speed with the premiere of Star Trek Beyond. And to catch all the action, you’re going to need some snacks to keep you going.

These Star Trek Tribble Treats are an homage to Star Trek TOS (The Original Series) and are bound to become a favorite snack of Trek fans old and new. Sweet bites of coconut fun, the trouble with tribbles is ... they’re delicious.

 

Star Trek Tribble Treats

(makes 12)

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cup shredded coconut

½ cup condensed milk

¼ cup chocolate chips

½ teaspoon vanilla

Pinch of salt

1 cup shredded coconut, to finish

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prep a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat. Spread the coconut out evenly and bake for five to seven minutes, tossing every two minutes until the coconut is golden brown. Let cool completely.

In a bowl, stir together the shredded coconut, condensed milk, chocolate chips, vanilla and salt.

Once the mixture is combined, roll into walnut-sized balls, then roll in the toasted coconut to finish.

Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.