FAMOUS COCONUT-ALMOND BALLS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Famous Coconut-Almond Balls image

Make and share this Famous Coconut-Almond Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 26 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups flaked coconut
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup shortening
26 whole almonds

Steps:

  • Line two cookie sheets or large flat surface with waxed paper and place large cooling rack on top. Place coconut in large bowl. Heat corn syrup, one minute in microwave, until syrup boils. Pour immediately over coconut and stir until well mixed.
  • Using a tablespoon measure, shape coconut into 26 balls with hands and place on wire racks. Let rest 10 minutes, then re-roll each ball to keep loose ends from sticking out.
  • Melt shortening and chocolate together in large glass bowl in microwave, or in saucepan on stovetop, stirring once or twice. Working quickly, spoon 1 tablespoon of chocolate over each ball. Lightly press an almond on top of each ball. Let balls stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 37, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13, Protein 1.2

There are no comments yet!