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Bon Bons

By: Paulette 
"Chocolate covered coconut and walnut candy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
3 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 15 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons shortening

Directions

  1. Cream together butter, powdered sugar and coconut. Stir walnuts and condensed milk into the mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls and arrange on waxed paper covered cookie sheets. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Melt chocolate chips and shortening top of double boiler over medium-low heat. Working in small batches, dip balls in chocolate until covered. Place on waxed paper covered cookie sheets and refrigerate. When firm, store covered in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 836 | Total Fat: 45.8g | Cholesterol: 58mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2003 by TKF123   view full review
The flavor of these bon bons was good. However, I had to add extra powdered sugar and an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by HIGHWALL   view full review
I had been searching for some time for a recipie for coconut candy when I finally found this. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2003 by MHOWLAND   view full review
This made a huge batch. Next time I wouldn't use the full amount of condensed milk, it was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2010 by Roni0907   view full review
I used to make these with my granny when I was a little girl (except she always used a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by Jayme   view full review
I made these for xmas one year. My dad (who is diabetic) started getting into them, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by reJoyce   view full review
sticky and messy while making, far too sweet for my liking
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by three-peas   view full review
My family has been making these for years at Christmas time. They are fabulous and an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2004 by TAYDER   view full review
Best thing that I have ever had keep up the good work
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2002 by JANELLEBARKER   view full review
I had to add more coconut to thicken it up. Taste a lot like Mounds candy bars.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by Dara15   view full review
These bon bons were good, but like some other people thought, they tasted a little too sweet....

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