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Coconut Bonbons

By: Beverly Cray  
"My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a big batch-- so my supply meets the candy demand."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 252 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 (10 ounce) package flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the milk, pecans, coconut and vanilla; mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes or until firm.
  2. In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to set. Store in an airtight container.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: Candies can be frozen for up to 3 months before dipping in chocolate. Thaw in refrigerator before dipping.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by Daquiri 
I made a few changes apx changes that is......I used 1 lb confectioner's sugar not 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by Julie Hawk 
I did not like this recipe. It was to dry. Was really hard to make the balls because the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by LORITA 
I have to make these every Christmas, and have for the past 25+ years. Make sure everything is... MORE

 
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