COCONUT TRUFFLES

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These chocolate-covered coconut truffles can be flavored with a variety of extracts with delicious results. Making candy is a favorite pastime of mine. -Janelle Johnson, Muncy, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
6 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
6 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon cherry extract
2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, melted
1/2 cup ground almonds
4 ounces white candy coating, melted
Red and green candy coating disks, melted

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, cream and coconut. Divide mixture among four bowls; stir a different flavor extract into each bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes or until easy to handle., Shape chilled mixtures into 1-in. balls; place on four separate waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm., Dip the almond-flavored balls in milk chocolate coating; sprinkle with ground almonds. Place on waxed paper to harden., Dip remaining balls in milk chocolate coating; place on waxed paper to harden. Drizzle white coating over rum truffles, red coating over cherry truffles and green coating over mint truffles.

Nutrition Facts :

sayaba rai
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These truffles were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Remember Binos
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These truffles were delicious! I loved the combination of coconut and chocolate. I will definitely be making these again.


Lorena Manuel
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I made these truffles for my family and they loved them! They said they were the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Nyarko stephen
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These truffles were a little too rich for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less butter next time.


Brianna Nisly
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I love these coconut truffles! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I always make a batch for my holiday parties.


jesenia morales
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These truffles were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Mdfaruk Shamim
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I made these truffles for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the best truffles they've ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Sylvia Schroeder
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These truffles were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Pasindu Rashmika
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I followed the recipe exactly and the truffles turned out great! They were easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Sabina Ifeanyi
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These truffles were delicious! The coconut flavor was strong but not overpowering, and the chocolate ganache was rich and creamy. I would definitely make these again.


Saeed Hayat
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I made these truffles for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the coconut flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Nuur Muusa
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These truffles were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I used dark chocolate, which gave them a nice rich flavor. I also added a little bit of chopped nuts to the ganache, which added a nice crunch. Overall, I'm very happy with how these


Lawrence Bellofigo
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these truffles were surprisingly delicious. The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the chocolate ganache was rich and creamy. I would definitely make these again.


Kiyu Worku
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These coconut truffles were a delight to make and even more delightful to eat! The combination of coconut and chocolate is always a winner, and the addition of the rum extract gave them a little extra something special. I will definitely be making th