Name: Coconut Bonbons
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon shortening; Colored jimmies or coarse sugar, optional

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

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Coconut Bonbons

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Yield:2-1/2 dozen

Prep:20 min

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Ingredients

2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Colored jimmies or coarse sugar, optional

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Directions

In a small bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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.