Taste of Home
Coconut Almond Candies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1-1/4 hours
YIELD: 3-1/2 dozen.
I love Christmas candy, and these simple but special chocolates are among my favorites. They're easy to assemble in paper-lined muffin cups.
Ingredients
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2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
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3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
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3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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2 teaspoons butter, softened
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1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
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8 ounces white candy coating
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1 tablespoon shortening
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1 package (2-1/4 ounces) unblanched almonds
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, beat the coconut, milk, confectioners' sugar and butter until blended (mixture will be sticky); set aside.
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2.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon chocolate mixture into 42 paper-lined miniature muffin cups.
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3.
Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; gently press into chocolate. Top each with an almond. Spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture over each. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
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