Best Creamy Coconut Bon Bons Recipes

COCONUT BON BONS

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These are so easy to make and are a big hit at cookies exchanges or just on a table during the holidays.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories Candy

Time 35m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup fat free cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups Splenda granular, no calorie artificial sweetener
1 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
2 cups flaked coconut
2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
9 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, SPLENDA, and sweetened condensed milk.
Mix in the coconut and rice cereal to form a workable dough. 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 62.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 29.1, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 0.6

CREAMY COCONUT BON BONS

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Mmmm, these get better and creamier after a couple of days sitting out. Everyone requests these delights at Christmastime. Easy and oh so delish! Enjoy!

Provided by Barbara Scott

Categories Candies

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 box confectioner's sugar
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 lb butter, softened
1 pkg sweetened shredded coconut, pulsed until fine in food processor
1 12 oz. package of good quality chocolate chips (i use ghiradelli)
1/8 to 1/4 piece off of a block of peraffin
1 tsp coconut extract, optional

Steps:

1. Mix first four ingredients by hand and refrigerate for one hour.
2. Roll into 3/4 inch balls and place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate for one hour.
3. In a double boiler, melt chocolate and paraffin and mix well. Pierce candy balls with toothpick and dip in melted chocolate. For chocolate lovers, you can dip them twice if you like. Regrigerate after the first dip and then dip them again.
4. NOTE: The teaspoon of coconut extract is optional according to your taste. For a stronger coconut flavor, use the extract.

COCONUT BONBONS

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These candies are perfect for any holiday. I like to decorate the tops with a miniature sugar flower or novelty for each holiday.-Claudia Ruiss, Massapequa, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Colored jimmies or coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper-lined pans. Sprinkle with jimmies or coarse sugar if desired. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.