Homemade Sno Balls

Ingredients

• 2 ounces unsalted butter
• 5 ounces sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 3 ounces all purpose flour, sifted
• 1 ounce cocoa powder, sifted
• 5 ounces buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 ounce gelatin
• 10 ounces water, divided
• 7 ounces corn syrup
• 18 ounces sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 ounces heavy whipping cream
• 8 ounces unsweetened coconut flakes