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Coconut Almond Candy

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. + chilling

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise—no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what’s in the sweet, creamy filling! —Katrina Smith, Lawrence, Kansas
Coconut Almond Candy
Coconut Almond Candy Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 24 unblanched almonds, toasted
  • 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix coconut, potatoes, vanilla and, if desired, salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour.
  2. With hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into twenty-four 1-in. ovals. Flatten slightly, then wrap each around an almond. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; freeze until firm, at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Using a fork, dip candies into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 candy: 167 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.