COCONUT ALMOND BOMBS

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"These are beautiful for holiday parties. They're a big hit each time! To make them extra-special, use a new small paintbrush to lightly dust the almonds with a gold luster." -Deb Holbrook, Abington, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (7 ounces) almond paste
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
2 pounds white candy coating, chopped
2/3 cup sliced almonds
Gold pearl dust

Steps:

  • Place almond paste in a food processor; cover and process until small crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl; add confectioners' sugar and coconut. Beat until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until stiff peaks form; fold into coconut mixture., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 14-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese over each cookie; refrigerate for 20 minutes or until cheese is firm., In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip cookies in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with almonds. Let stand until set. Brush pearl dust over almonds. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 14g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ghulam Sawar
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my coconut almond bombs were a complete disaster. They were inedible.


Ahmed Al-sharif
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These coconut almond bombs were a waste of ingredients. They were not good at all.


Laxmi Humagain
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I would not recommend this recipe. The coconut almond bombs were not worth the time and effort.


Keri Christensen
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These coconut almond bombs were a disappointment. They were not as good as I had hoped.


Rojina Mgr
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my coconut almond bombs didn't turn out as expected. They were too dense and not very flavorful.


Linzay Halgryn
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These coconut almond bombs were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Nichole Rawie
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I found these coconut almond bombs to be a bit dry. Maybe I overcooked them.


Rabnidar Rabnidar123
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Nidya Marquez
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These coconut almond bombs are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Qasim Javed
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I love the combination of coconut and almond in these bombs. They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


Melissa Smith
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These coconut almond bombs are a great way to use up leftover coconut and almond extract. They're also a fun and easy treat to make with kids.


Ferreirazza
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I followed the recipe exactly and the coconut almond bombs turned out perfect. They were moist and flavorful.


Eftiya Gaming
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These were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Aarogya Lawati
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I've made these coconut almond bombs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and taste amazing.


Raziya Saadi
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These coconut almond bombs are the perfect sweet treat. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Coranna Sturkie
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I made these for a party and they were a big success. Everyone loved them!


world femous
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These coconut almond bombs were a hit! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I loved the combination of the coconut and almond flavors.