Taste of Home
Coconut Bonbons
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.
These candies are perfect for any holiday. I like to decorate the tops with a miniature sugar flower or novelty for each holiday.—Claudia Ruiss, Massapequa, New York
Ingredients
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2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
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2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
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1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon shortening
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Colored jimmies or coarse sugar, optional
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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2.
Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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3.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper-lined pans. Sprinkle with jimmies or coarse sugar if desired. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts
2 bonbons: 274 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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