Best Coconut Surprise Candy Recipes

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COCONUT CANDIES



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Chewy coconut candies are made with just milk, sugar, coconut and vanilla.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups milk
4 cups white sugar
4 cups flaked coconut
1 dash vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together milk and sugar until smooth. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and vanilla. Let cool slightly.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper lined sheets and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.4 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 70.3 g

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 BON BONS



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These little balls of joy are perfect for any occasion.

Provided by Tamme

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups flaked coconut
9 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix in the coconut. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
  • Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated. Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 22 g

COCONUT SURPRISE



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Make and share this Coconut Surprise recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MISSJ1978

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
16 ounces Cool Whip
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup coconut
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant coconut pudding mix
5 cups milk

Steps:

  • Cream flour and butter together.
  • mash in bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan 1/4 inch thick.
  • sprinkle chopped nuts over mixture.
  • bake 20 minutes at 350 f.
  • cool.
  • beat cream cheese, 8 ounces cool whip, and powdered sugar together.
  • spread over pastry.
  • sprinkle coconut over this mixture.
  • mix pudding and milk.
  • spread on top of coconut.
  • spread remaining cool whip on top.
  • sprinkle with more coconut.
  • keep in refrigerator at least 2 days before serving. (this step is not necessary, but it does taste better.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.2, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 28.1, Cholesterol 65.5, Sodium 405.1, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 29.6, Protein 8.1

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