COCONUT ALMOND CANDIES

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I love Christmas candy, and these simple but special chocolates are among my favorites. They're easy to assemble in paper-lined muffin cups.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
8 ounces white candy coating
1 tablespoon shortening
1 package (2-1/4 ounces) unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the coconut, milk, confectioners' sugar and butter until blended (mixture will be sticky); set aside., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon chocolate mixture into 42 paper-lined miniature muffin cups. , Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; gently press into chocolate. Top each with an almond. Spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture over each. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

Jayda Sams
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These candies are simply delicious.


Lane Cross
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These candies are a great way to impress your friends and family.


Efren Naidoo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These candies are now one of my favorites.


MACHO zw
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These candies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


parween wasany
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I love that these candies are made with all-natural ingredients.


GLACIER 2
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These candies are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Mrs shiggy
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I made these candies for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Sonam Sherpa
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These candies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Rishen Rathnasekara
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I've made these candies several times now and they always turn out perfectly.


Ali Moeez
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These candies are a great way to use up leftover coconut and almonds.


Vincent Ngoveni
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I love the way these candies look. They're so festive and colorful.


Tracy
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These candies are the perfect gift for any occasion.


The Colorless Bonnie
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I added a little bit of chocolate chips to my candies and they were even more amazing!


Sampath Kumara
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These candies are so easy to make. I love that I can whip up a batch in just a few minutes.


Ameena Johnson
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these candies changed my mind. They're so delicious!


RT MURSHID
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I made these candies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Sattar Khan
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These coconut almond candies were a hit! They're the perfect combination of sweet, chewy, and nutty. I'll definitely be making these again.