Coconut Creme Chocolates

Name: Coconut Creme Chocolates
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash salt; 1 milk chocolate candy bar (5 ounces), chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

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

1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2-2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1 milk chocolate candy bar (5 ounces), chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix marshmallow creme, coconut, vanilla and salt until blended. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
2. Shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours.
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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