CHOCOLATE DIPPED COCONUT SNOWBALLS

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Snowballs image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

FOR THE COOKIES
1/3 cup(s) butter, softened
2/3 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1 - egg
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1 1/3 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
/14 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
4 ounce(s) german sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup(s) flaked coconut
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped pecans, toasted
FOR THE TOPPING
12 ounce(s) semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 teaspoon(s) shortening
2 1/2 cup(s) flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the german sweet chocolate, coconut, and pecans. Roll into 3/4 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 250F for10-12 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip tops of cookies into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drop off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.