TASTE OF HOME
Coconut Creme Chocolates
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.
I'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these marshmallowy chocolates. —Dolores Wilder, Texas City, Texas
Ingredients
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1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
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2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Dash salt
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1 milk chocolate candy bar (5 ounces), chopped
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1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, mix marshmallow creme, coconut, vanilla and salt until blended. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
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2.
Shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours.
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3.
In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coconut balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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