brent's chocolate coconut candies

Somewhere in, PA
Updated on Nov 5, 2010

My youngest son, Brent, loves coconut. I adapted a cookie dough recipe and came up with this recipe for him. Hope you enjoy it as much as he does.

prep time 30 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 30 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

How To Make brent's chocolate coconut candies

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, coconut, almonds and milk. Shape into 1 inch balls and regrigerate until firm. Approximatelly 20 minutes.
  • Step 2
    In a microwave, melt the chips and shortening on high for about 1 minute; sitr. Microwave at additional 10 to 20 seconds until smooth.
  • Step 3
    dip balls in the melted chocolate; allow the excess to drip off and place on waxed paper. Let stand until set and store in an airtight container.
  • Step 4
    Tipp: You can also use chocolate or white bark if you want to. I have used both.

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