orange coconut cremes

(1 RATING)
67 Pinches
Chico, CA
Updated on Nov 24, 2012

An extremely tasty candy; which looks beautiful in your hand dipped candy box or on a plate. Happiest of holiday preps!

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yield Yield: 9 dozen candies

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 package (2 lb) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
  • 2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate
  • 8 ounces german sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons shortening, butter flavored

How To Make orange coconut cremes

  • Step 1
    In a small saucepan, combine milk and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until the butter is melted. Place the powdered sugar in a large bowl. Add milk mixture; beat until smooth. Add the coconut and orange extract; mix well.
  • Step 2
    Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Step 3
    In a microwave, melt the chips, chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Yield: 9 dozen.

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