~ CHRISTMAS COCONUT PEAKS ~

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~ Christmas Coconut Peaks ~ image

Another easy family tradition. These can be made year round. They look so pretty adorning a cookie tray. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 c butter
2 c confectioners' sugar - sifted
1/4 c evaporated milk
3 c coconut
6 oz milk chocolate chips
2 tsp crisco shortening

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter - stir repeatedly until it becomes a golden color, making sure not to burn it. To this gradually stir in the milk, sugar and coconut. Cook just until the mixture is combined.
  • 2. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on parchment or waxed paper.
  • 3. Cool to lukewarm, then shape into peaks. Refrigerate until stiff.
  • 4. Melt chocolate with the shortening in microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments. Stir until smooth and shiny.
  • 5. Dip the bottom of each peak into the melted chocolate. Leave firm up on sheet. Place in a covered bowl and keep refrigerated.

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