Best Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls Recipes

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CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS



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Provided by Jill

Categories     candy

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 3/4 cup desiccated coconut
1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine confectioners sugar with coconut and condensed milk.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place onto a pan lined with wax paper. Place in refrigerator until firm.
  • In a microwave-safe glass bowl, melt the chocolate chips with shortening, removing to stir once or twice until smooth.
  • Dip each ball into the chocolate allowing the excess chocolate to drip off. Place the chocolate balls onto the waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 30 g, Calories 149 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 21 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g

CHOCOLATE COCONUT ALMOND BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Coconut Almond Balls Recipe by Tasty image

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

2 cups desiccated coconut, unsweetened
½ cup icing sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
dark chocolate
almond

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



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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

1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
Optional: Chopped almonds, sliced almonds, sprinkles and additional coconut

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.

COCONUT BALLS



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These coconut balls won a 1st place ribbon in the local county fair. That is not my picture but it is what they look like

Provided by Laken Farley

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 stick butter
1 can(s) sweetned condensed milk
1 32 oz powdered sugar
pinch of salt
1 pkg coconut
1 pkg chocolate bark

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter slowly; add milk. Stir in sugar and salt. Add coconut. Chill until easily handled. Roll into balls. Insert toothpicks & place in refrigerator or freezer until firm. Remove a few at a time to prevent getting soft.
  • 2. Melt bark in a double boiler. Dip each ball in chocolate. Place on waxed paper & remove toothpicks. Let set until firm. ENJOY!!

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup toasted chopped Macadamia nuts
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
8 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate morsels, melted
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together the nuts, condensed milk, almond extract and coconut. Using your fingers, press the mixture into balls about 3/4-inch round. Place onto sheet trays and let rest at room temperature for 4 hours or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • After the balls have set up, melt the chocolate and shortening until smooth. Dip into the chocolate to coat evenly and lightly. Place onto a parchment or foil lined sheet pan to dry.

REALLY EASY CHOCOLATE COVERED COCONUT CANDY



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If you are a lover of coconut like myself, then I know you will really love these! ... and they are so easy to make with just 5 ingredients! Make certain the the coconut is soft and fresh, and not hard and dry. If you find that the coconut is shredded too large, just pulse in the food processor for just a few seconds.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups soft flaked coconut
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream or 1 tablespoon milk
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coconut, butter and milk (you may need to add in a little more half and half cream or milk if necessary so the mixture holds together, depending on the moisture content).
  • Form into 1-inch balls and place onto wax paper.
  • Melt the milk chocolate chips and the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave on MEDIUM power, stirring every minute, until melted; cool slightly.
  • Dip coconut balls in chocolate.
  • Place on waxed paper.
  • Refrigerate to harden chocolate.
  • Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT BALLS



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This is the grand prize winner taken from Taste of Home's Simple&Delicious magazine, Nov/Dec/07 submitted by Mary Ann Marino -- if your coconut strands are long I suggest to chop with a knife --- these are SO delicious!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 30 candies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 3/4 cups flaked coconut (chop if the stands are long)
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine confectioners sugar with coconut, almonds and condensed milk.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Place in refrigerator until firm.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl melt the chocolate chips with shortening, removing to stir once or twice until smooth.
  • Dip each ball into the chocolate mixture allowing the excess chocolate to drip off.
  • Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
  • Store in refrigerator.

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