COCONUT CREME CHOCOLATES

Coconut Creme Chocolates image

I'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these marshmallowy chocolates. -Dolores Wilder, Texas City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1 milk chocolate candy bar (5 ounces), chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix marshmallow creme, coconut, vanilla and salt until blended. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coconut balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.