Chocolate Coconut Candies

Name: Chocolate Coconut Candies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 143 grams chopped almonds; 149 grams flaked coconut; 149 grams flaked coconut; 210 grams confectioners sugar; 340 grams cups semisweet chocolate chips; 2 Tbsps shortening; 153 milliliters sweetened condensed milk

Chocolate Coconut Candies takes around 30 minutes from beginning to end. One serving contains 177 calories, 2g of protein, and 11g of fat. This gluten free recipe serves 30. A mixture of almonds, coconut, confectioners' sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It works well as a very affordable hor d'oeuvre. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Chocolate Coconut Candies, Coconut Candies, and Coconut Almond Candies.

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut, almonds and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

Ingredients you will need

Powdered Sugar

Almonds

Coconut

Milk

Equipment you will use

Bowl

In a microwave, melt semisweet chips and shortening on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Ingredients you will need

Shortening

French Fries

Equipment you will use

Microwave

Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Coat or garnish with ingredients of your choice.

Ingredients you will need

Chocolate

Dip

Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Equipment

Bowl

Microwave

Ingredients

Servings:

143grams

chopped almonds 149grams

flaked coconut 149grams

flaked coconut 210grams

confectioners' sugar 340grams

cups semisweet chocolate chips 2Tbsps

shortening 153milliliters

sweetened condensed milk

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