COCONUT CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS

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I enjoy cooking and experimenting with recipes. My husband and friends really enjoy this coconut candy, which resembles a popular candy bar.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups sliced almonds
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in cookie crumbs. Add the coconut, almonds and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on baking sheets; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave on high until melted, stirring every 15 seconds; stir until smooth. Dip balls into melted chocolate; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.