chocolate coconut candies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
linda chewning
cross city, FL

"These candies disappear just as fast as I put them out," they are very simple to make and they are good for any occasion. I just sit back and watch them vanish.

(1 rating)
yield 30 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For chocolate coconut candies

  • 1 3/4 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 3/4 c
    flaked coconut
  • 1 c
    chopped almonds
  • 1/2 c
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp
    shortening

How To Make chocolate coconut candies

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine the confectioners sugar, conconut, almonds and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • 2
    In a microwave, melt semisweet chips and shortening on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10 - to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • 3
    Dip balls in chocolate; allow excessto drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

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