These cute coconut bonbons are little balls of joy. Perfect for gifting or just treating yourself!
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 36
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 pound confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- 9 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Steps
- Mix butter, confectioners’ sugar, and sweetened condensed milk together in a medium bowl; mix in coconut.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls; refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated.
- Use toothpicks to hold the balls and dip them in the melted chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.
