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

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.