For those seeking an indulgent treat that combines sweetness and texture, look no further than the delectable coconut bonbon. These bite-sized confections feature a tender coconut filling encased in a rich chocolate shell. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating your own homemade coconut bonbons, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a touch of patience, you'll be able to craft these delectable bonbons that are not only easy to make but also visually stunning and incredibly delicious.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
COCONUT BON BONS
These little balls of joy are perfect for any occasion.
Provided by Tamme
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix in the coconut. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated. Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 22 g
COCONUT BONBON BARS
Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Create a rich chocolate-and-coconut, candy bar-like treat with an easy cookie mix. Who would have guessed!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat softened butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Stir in coconut and almonds until well blended. Spread filling evenly over cooled cookie base. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until filling is set.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart nonstick saucepan, heat topping ingredients over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Cool about 10 minutes or until lukewarm.
- Pour topping over filling; spread to cover filling. Refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours or until set. Before cutting into bars, let stand 10 minutes at room temperature. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g
COCONUT BALLS
Inspired by Mexican wedding cakes and Russian tea cakes, these rich, crumbly cookies get a hint of tropical flavor from flaked coconut.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 36
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until they're just combined. Stir in coconut.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Bake until just starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Roll the warm cookies in confectioners' sugar; let cool completely.
COCONUT BONBONS
Enjoy these cheesecake balls covered with candy melts and rolled in coconut - a perfect dessert treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. On cutting board, chop cheesecake. Place cheesecake pieces in large bowl; mix with spatula until crust and filling are well blended. With small cookie scoop, shape cheesecake into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet. Freeze until firm; keep frozen.
- In medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy melts and shortening uncovered on Medium (50%) 2 minutes, then in 15-second increments, until melted; stir until smooth. In small bowl, place coconut.
- Remove cheesecake balls from freezer a few at a time. Dip each cheesecake ball into melted candy to cover; tap off excess. Immediately roll cheesecake ball in coconut, pressing gently. Return to cookie sheet. Let stand until set. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 65 mg
BONBONS
This recipe was made by my mother only around Christmas time. Now, I carry on the tradition of this sweet confection.
Provided by Diane
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 75
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine margarine, confectioners' sugar, condensed milk, coconut, chopped walnuts and vanilla. Stir well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until mixture has thickened enough to roll into balls. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place close together, but not touching, on cookie sheets. Freeze until hard.
- While bonbons are freezing, line a cookie sheet or flat surface with waxed paper. Combine chocolate chips and shortening in the top of a double boiler, over, not in, simmering water. Stir until melted. Using a toothpick or a fork, dip each bonbon in the melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper to dry. When chocolate has hardened, store bonbons in plastic bag in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 36.7 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
COCONUT BONBONS
These candies are perfect for any holiday. I like to decorate the tops with a miniature sugar flower or novelty for each holiday.-Claudia Ruiss, Massapequa, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut, confectioners' sugar, milk, almonds, butter and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to waxed paper-lined pans. Sprinkle with jimmies or coarse sugar if desired. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
QUICK COCONUT BONBONS
My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a big batch- so my supply meets the candy demand.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 21 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk, pecans, coconut and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until firm. , In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
GRANDMOTHER'S COCONUT BONBONS RECIPE
This recipe was passed down to me... I hope you like it as much as my family does! Be fair warned, it makes a lot!
Provided by Stay at Home Chef
Categories Candy
Time 2h10m
Yield 5-6 Dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place butter and milk in a sauce pan on low until it melts and mix well together. Add in the powdered sugar, walnuts and coconut. Roll into teaspoon or tablespoon sized balls and cool for at least an hour.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and parafin wax in a double broiler. Then, use a two pronged dipping fork and dip the cooled coconut balls in the melted milk chocolate mixture. Place finished bon bons on waxed paper and cool in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1814.9, Fat 84.9, SaturatedFat 43.2, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 446.5, Carbohydrate 261.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 249.2, Protein 17.1
COCONUT BONBONS
This frozen bonbon offers an exciting contrast between crisp dark chocolate and the icy coconut sorbet.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Set a wire rack over a baking pan. Arrange the wafers, top sides down, on rack, spaced evenly apart. Place 2 teaspoons shredded coconut in the center of each wafer. Using a 2-inch ice-cream scoop, scoop a ball of coconut sorbet onto each wafer. Place an almond on top of each scoop of sorbet. Transfer pan to freezer for 20 minutes.
- In a double boiler, or a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Melt chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally. Remove bowl from heat. Let cool slightly.
- Remove baking pan from freezer. Generously ladle melted chocolate over the bonbons, covering entirely. Return the baking pan to the freezer for 30 minutes more or overnight. Serve.
COCONUT BONBONS
I made these for Christmas and they were everyones FAVORITE! The taste like Mounds Bars...BUT BETTER! Even if you don't like coconut you HAVE to try these! It makes it easier to form them into balls if you refrigerate the dough for awhile first. Oh, and I like to store these in the refrigerator.
Provided by Andeey
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Mix in the coconut.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated.
- Use toothpicks to hold the balls while dipping in the chocolate.
- Set on wax paper to dry.
Tips:
- To make the coconut bonbons extra special, use high-quality chocolate and fresh coconut.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the coconut and nuts by hand.
- Be careful not to overmix the coconut mixture, or the bonbons will be too hard.
- If the coconut mixture is too dry, add a little bit of milk or cream.
- If the coconut mixture is too wet, add a little bit of coconut flour or bread crumbs.
- To make the bonbons extra smooth, strain the coconut mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before adding it to the chocolate.
- To make the bonbons extra rich, add a little bit of butter or cream to the chocolate.
- To make the bonbons extra festive, decorate them with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or grated chocolate.
Conclusion:
These coconut bonbons are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover coconut. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious bonbons that are sure to please everyone.
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