Best Coconut Almond Candies Recipes

COCONUT ALMOND CANDIES

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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

Ingredients

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
8 ounces white candy coating
1 tablespoon shortening
1 package (2-1/4 ounces) unblanched almonds

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 :

HOMEMADE RAFFAELLO - ALMOND COCONUT CANDIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Homemade Raffaello - Almond Coconut Candies Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by ctozzi

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup skim milk powder (1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
35 whole, blanched almonds
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes, divided

Steps:

Mix the condensed milk, milk powder and butter until all ingredients are combined. Add 1 cup coconut flakes and mix well. Chill for about 30 minutes, until firm enough to handle. If the coconut mixture is too sticky and you cannot easily form balls just add more coconut flakes. Take one teaspoon of the coconut mixture, place one almond in the middle and shape into small balls (the size of Raffaello candies). Roll each candy in coconut and you're done. Store the candies in your refrigerator.

ALMOND COCONUT CANDIES

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These special candies have the irresistible combination of coconut, almonds and deep dark chocolate. They make great gifts-if you can get yourself to part with any! -Janet Loomis, Terry, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
60 whole unblanched almonds
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons hot coffee

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on lightly greased baking sheets. Press an almond on top of each ball. Chill for 1 hour., Combine frosting ingredients until smooth; immediately frost tops of candies. Chill until frosting is firm. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.