Tender coconut clusters dressed in dark chocolate—meet your new holiday favorite: Coconut Bonbons. These bite-sized treats are simple yet elegant: shredded coconut, a touch of sweet cream, rolled into perfect little domes, then dipped in rich chocolate to give you that satisfying snap. They’re perfect for cookie trays, gift boxes, or just sneaking one (or five) during a cozy evening.
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter margarine
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 (12 ounce) package grated coconut
1 (24 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
Directions
- Mix together condensed milk, butter, sugar and coconut. Cover with wax paper and chill for 24 hours. In the top of a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate with shortening. Roll coconut mixture into 3/4-inch balls and with fork dip into chocolate. Drop on wax paper to cool and dry.
Notes
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