Best Coconut Almond Bombs Recipes

COCONUT ALMOND BOMBS

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"These are beautiful for holiday parties. They're a big hit each time! To make them extra-special, use a new small paintbrush to lightly dust the almonds with a gold luster." -Deb Holbrook, Abington, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) almond paste
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
2 pounds white candy coating, chopped
2/3 cup sliced almonds
Gold pearl dust

Steps:

Place almond paste in a food processor; cover and process until small crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl; add confectioners' sugar and coconut. Beat until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until stiff peaks form; fold into coconut mixture., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 14-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese over each cookie; refrigerate for 20 minutes or until cheese is firm., In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip cookies in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with almonds. Let stand until set. Brush pearl dust over almonds. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 14g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE, ALMOND, AND COCONUT VEGAN FAT BOMBS

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Ready for an energy boost? Try these no-bake keto and vegan Almond Joy®-inspired coconut almond fat bombs, full of flavor but minus the carbs! These fat bombs are best kept in the freezer.

Provided by Fioa

Categories Appetizers and Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, divided
½ cup melted coconut oil
½ cup almonds, finely chopped
½ cup coconut milk
½ cup chopped Medjool dates
1 tablespoon low-calorie natural sweetener (such as Swerve®)

Steps:

Blend 1/2 cup shredded coconut, coconut oil, almonds, coconut milk, dates, and sweetener in the bowl of a food processor until creamy, about 2 minutes. Freeze until set, about 15 minutes.
Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; roll into remaining 1/2 cup shredded coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g