ALMOND COCONUT CANDIES

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These special candies have the irresistible combination of coconut, almonds and deep dark chocolate. They make great gifts-if you can get yourself to part with any! -Janet Loomis, Terry, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
60 whole unblanched almonds
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons hot coffee

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on lightly greased baking sheets. Press an almond on top of each ball. Chill for 1 hour., Combine frosting ingredients until smooth; immediately frost tops of candies. Chill until frosting is firm. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

hassan 321
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These candies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Achref Hakimi
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves almond coconut candies. They're easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.


Sherry Baba
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These candies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.


Azizoul Hakim Peaus
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I love that these candies are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids.


Kholeka Mtikitiki
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These candies are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Hari Giri
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these candies are an exception. The coconut flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced by the almonds.


Micheal Ewah
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These candies are so easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a professional bakery.


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I made these candies for my friends and family and they all raved about them. They said they were the best candies they'd ever had.


GREEN SCREEN
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I love the combination of almonds and coconut in these candies. They're the perfect balance of flavors.


Asad Kazmi
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These candies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Tisha Tiyw
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I was looking for a simple candy recipe to make with my kids and these almond coconut candies fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and my kids loved them.


NadiD Naha
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I've made these candies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.


Jimmah
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These almond coconut candies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and taste delicious.