COCONUT ALMOND CANDY
The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise-no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what's in the sweet, creamy filling! -Katrina Smith, Lawrence, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix coconut, potatoes, vanilla and, if desired, salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour. , With hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into twenty-four 1-in. ovals. Flatten slightly, then wrap each around an almond. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; freeze until firm, at least 30 minutes. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Using a fork, dip candies in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Zyan Nahiyan
[email protected]I'm going to make these candies for my next party. They look delicious!
Mujeeb Majeed
[email protected]I'm allergic to coconut, so I can't try this recipe. :(
Gemma Sutton
[email protected]These candies are a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making them.
NM Mallah
[email protected]These candies are way too hard. I can't even bite into them.
Mahlatse Mola
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my candies didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Anansi Bk
[email protected]These candies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Raja Zaheer Abbas
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these candies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really good!
RS FAHIM
[email protected]These candies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Shafqat Faraz
[email protected]I had some trouble finding flaked coconut, but I was able to use shredded coconut instead and they turned out just fine.
Jeshua Cunairun
[email protected]These candies are a great make-ahead treat. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still fresh and delicious.
Mahmmad Shahzaid
[email protected]I love the combination of coconut and almond in these candies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.
Kalu Endurance
[email protected]These candies are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Margaret Persinger
[email protected]I've made these candies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Vivak Kumar
[email protected]These coconut almond candies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.