Chocolate Coconut Balls Recipe
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Chocolate Coconut Balls

By: EAGLE BRAND® 
"Chocolate covered candies are filled with chewy coconut centers. Great for a holiday project with the kids."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
8 Hrs
Ready In:
8 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen balls
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
  • 1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening

Directions

  1. In large bowl, stir together EAGLE BRAND® coconut, pecans, bread crumbs and mini chocolate chips; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  2. Shape mixture with lightly greased hands into 1-inch balls. (Mixture will be moist.) Place on wax paper; cover with wax paper and let stand 8 hours.
  3. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a large saucepan. Spoon chocolate mixture evenly over coconut balls covering top and sides completely and allowing excess to drip. Place on wax paper and chill until firm. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 167 | Total Fat: 9.7g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by SEWVERYTALL   view full review
I chopped the coconut in a food processor for a nice fine texture. Then I trimmed the crusts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2006 by eLi   view full review
i liked it alot! i left out the bread crumbs and instead of pecans used almonds. i also didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2007 by Janine   view full review
I made these and left out the bread crumbs, and used almonds instead of pecans. They suited my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2007 by |{arli~   view full review
I didn't really like this because there wasn't enough chcolate and the there was too much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2006 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
When I was a kid, our next door neighbors, an elderly couple, spent every winter in Florida. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by karrie   view full review
My aunt from Florida always mare these. I loved them. I left out the bread crumbs and nuts. ...

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