Chocolate Coconut Candies Recipe

These candies are a family favourite and one we'll be keeping for a long time. It's loved by all my kids, including me, and one we'll be making many more times.

This recipe is:

Quick

100% would make again

30 Servings

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

1-3/4 cups flaked coconut

1 cup chopped almonds

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut, almonds and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
• In a microwave, melt semisweet chips and shortening on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
• Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 piece equals 157 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 22 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.