Best Chocolate Coconut Nests Recipes

Crispy Chocolate Coconut Nests image

Provided by NitaCook

Time 10m

Yield 20 quarter sized candies

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (16 ounce) bag dark chocolate chips or 1 (16 ounce) bag good quality sweetened chocolate
1 (16 ounce) bag shredded coconut

Steps:

I've estimated the bag size but you want to have approximately equal amounts of each ingredient.
Spread the shredded coconut in a baking pan and toast in the oven at 400° until a shade darker than golden brown (maybe 5 minutes or so I think- I never time it, just go by the color really.) Melt chocolate chips in microwave, stirring occasionally until melted.
(Don't over cook these or the chocolate will burn and become permanently solid) Stir coconut and chocolate together until all coconut is covered.
Drop by small spoonfuls onto wax paper and refrigerate until solid.
--I don't like semisweet chocolate in this recipe.
Milk or dark chocolate tastes better in my opinion, but use whatever you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 11.4, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.9

Chocolate Coconut Nests image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 packages (14 ounces each) sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
3 quarts mint chocolate chip ice cream

Steps:

In a bowl, toss coconut and chocolate until well blended. On baking sheets covered with waxed paper, shape about 1/3 cupfuls into 2-1/2-in. nests. Chill until firm. Just before serving, top each nest with 1/2 cup of ice cream.

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