Chocolate Coconut Candies
Simple & Delicious
“These candies disappear just as fast as I put them out.," writes Mary Ann Marino from West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. "They're a snap to whip up and make a beautiful presentation on any holiday cookie plate. I mound them high and sprinkle with coconut…then watch them vanish!”
SERVINGS: 30
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1-3/4 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut, almonds and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.