COCONUT SURPRISE CANDY

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What's the secret ingredient in these dipped balls? Mashed potatoes! The spuds create the creamy texture, while coconut and chocolate chips figure big in the flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine coconut, sugar and mashed potatoes; mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the balls into chocolate and then walnuts if desired. Return to waxed paper until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts :

CH IRFAN
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These candies are the perfect gift for any coconut lover.


Omphile Masetlane
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Umair Mumair
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These candies are delicious and they're also really easy to make.


Khalid Bashir
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves coconut and chocolate.


Yusra Ahmed
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These candies are the perfect treat for any occasion.


perfectsuccess Anthony
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I love the way the coconut and chocolate flavors blend together in these candies.


Tacno Pop
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These candies are so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Hamza Kasozi
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I'm definitely going to be making these candies again.


Luv MeRight
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These candies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Shamraziii Shamraziii
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these candies.


Natasha Brownie
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I made these candies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Tr Rt
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These candies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Genesis Cardenas
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I added some chopped nuts to the candy and it gave them a nice crunch.


Serena Silo
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I used dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate and it turned out great!


Basit Shah
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I found the recipe to be very easy to follow and the candies didn't take long to make.


rhym 55
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The coconut flavor is really strong in these candies, which I love.


Obafunsho Anuoluwa
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I've made these candies several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Talha Arif
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This was a great recipe! The coconut surprise candies turned out perfectly and were a hit at my party.