COCONUT ALMOND CANDIES
I love Christmas candy, and these simple but special chocolates are among my favorites. They're easy to assemble in paper-lined muffin cups.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the coconut, milk, confectioners' sugar and butter until blended (mixture will be sticky); set aside., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon chocolate mixture into 42 paper-lined miniature muffin cups. , Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; gently press into chocolate. Top each with an almond. Spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture over each. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE COCONUT ALMOND BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: desiccated coconut, icing sugar, salt, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, dark chocolate, almond
Provided by Dhruv Vohra
Categories Desserts
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix together coconut, sugar, salt, vanilla, and condensed milk. If the mixture is too dry add additional milk until it all just comes together.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls and place on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Break apart chocolate bars and add to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave chocolate for 75 seconds, stopping every 30 seconds to check and stir.
- Remove the coconut balls from the freezer and individually roll in melted chocolate to coat. Place back on a wax paper lined tray and sprinkle with additional coconut and top with an almond (optional).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 79 grams
CHOCOLATE COCONUT CANDIES
These coconut candy balls disappear just as fast as I put them out. They're a snap to whip up and make a beautiful presentation on any holiday cookie plate. I mound them high and sprinkle with coconut...then watch them vanish! -Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut, almonds and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. , In a microwave, melt semisweet chips and shortening on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth., Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Coat or garnish with ingredients of your choice. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE COCONUT ALMOND SPRINKLES
Categories Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Frozen Dessert Coconut Summer Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Toast almonds on a baking sheet in middle of oven until golden, 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Toast coconut on baking sheet in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 12 minutes, then remove from oven and sprinkle almonds, chocolate, and a large pinch of salt over coconut. Let stand until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes, then toss until coconut and almonds are coated. Transfer with a rubber spatula to wax paper and cool until hardened, about 1 1/2 hours.
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