Best Easy Coconut Bonbons Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

COCONUT BON BONS



Coconut Bon Bons image

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

ΒΌ 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

GRANDMOTHER'S COCONUT BONBONS RECIPE



Grandmother's Coconut Bonbons Recipe image

This recipe was passed down to me... I hope you like it as much as my family does! Be fair warned, it makes a lot!

Provided by Stay at Home Chef

Categories     Candy

Time 2h10m

Yield 5-6 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
7 cups powdered sugar
2 cups walnuts
1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup paraffin wax

Steps:

  • Place butter and milk in a sauce pan on low until it melts and mix well together. Add in the powdered sugar, walnuts and coconut. Roll into teaspoon or tablespoon sized balls and cool for at least an hour.
  • Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and parafin wax in a double broiler. Then, use a two pronged dipping fork and dip the cooled coconut balls in the melted milk chocolate mixture. Place finished bon bons on waxed paper and cool in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1814.9, Fat 84.9, SaturatedFat 43.2, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 446.5, Carbohydrate 261.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 249.2, Protein 17.1

COCONUT BONBONS



Coconut Bonbons image

I made these for Christmas and they were everyones FAVORITE! The taste like Mounds Bars...BUT BETTER! Even if you don't like coconut you HAVE to try these! It makes it easier to form them into balls if you refrigerate the dough for awhile first. Oh, and I like to store these in the refrigerator.

Provided by Andeey

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups flaked coconut
9 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
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.

EASY COCONUT BONBONS



Easy Coconut Bonbons image

This recipe was given to me by a friend who makes them for the church bazaar. They are yummy and yet easy to make. You can add food coloring to the cream cheese mixture for any holiday or occasion you like. (Red, green, pink, blue, etc.)

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Candies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg (3 ounces) softened cream cheese
2 1/2 c sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 pkg (3 1/2 ounces) coconut
optional, a few drops food coloring

Steps:

  • 1. With mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar gradually while continuing to mix. Add vanilla (and food coloring if using) and mix well.
  • 2. Form candies into bite sized balls and roll in coconut. Chill for several hours before serving. Store in refrigerator. NOTE: If candies are too sticky to form into balls add a bit mor powdered sugar. This might happen if humidity is high.

Related Topics