COCONUT BONBONS

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Yield 10 - 12 24 bon bons

Number Of Ingredients 7

Two and two-thirds cups (7 ounces) flaked coconut
One-half cup sweetened condensed milk
Two-thirds cup confectioners' sugar
One-fourth cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
One-fourth teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut, milk, sugar, almonds, butter, and vanilla. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator and form into balls about the size of a pecan. Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. In a bowl set over simmering water or in a double boiler, melt the chocolate. Using two toothpicks, dip each ball into the chocolate, covering them evenly. Place them on the prepared sheet. Using a fork, drizzle the tops of each ball with any remaining chocolate. Refrigerate until set.