CHOCOLATE-DIPPED COCONUT SNOWBALLS

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If you like the taste of coconut and chocolate, you can't help but love these fancy and festive-looking cookies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
TOPPING:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 teaspoons shortening
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in German sweet chocolate, coconut and pecans. , Roll into 3/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip tops of cookies into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Chill 1 hour or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Jefferson Perkins
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These coconut snowballs are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Md Esmail
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I love how easy these coconut snowballs are to make. They're also a great way to use up leftover coconut.


StellaTubeHDTV
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These coconut snowballs are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make, delicious, and festive.


Segolobe Monene
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I've never made coconut snowballs before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They turned out perfect and they were so delicious!


Crystal Pressley
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These coconut snowballs are so cute and festive. They're also really easy to make and they taste delicious.


md mozammel
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I made these coconut snowballs for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect after-dinner treat.


Asghar D
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These coconut snowballs are the perfect combination of sweet and coconutty. They're also really easy to make.


Zareena Mohamed
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I've made these coconut snowballs several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Harrison Towe
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These coconut snowballs are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Al Ex
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I love how easy these coconut snowballs are to make. They're also a great way to use up leftover coconut.


Md Mashud1
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These coconut snowballs are a great make-ahead dessert. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Sana Jatti
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I've never made coconut snowballs before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect and they were so delicious!


S Townsend
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These coconut snowballs are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make, delicious, and festive.


Naveed Tanha
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I made these coconut snowballs for my kids' school party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them and they were really easy to make.


Mumbere Victor
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These coconut snowballs are so cute and festive! They're also really easy to make and they taste delicious.


Samora Overton
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I was looking for a simple and festive dessert to make for a holiday party and these coconut snowballs fit the bill perfectly. They were a big hit with everyone!


Md Ashadul
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These were so easy to make and they tasted delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Isabella Ogbenna
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I've made these coconut snowballs several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet and coconutty.


Jabbar Prince
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These coconut snowballs were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.