Famous Coconut-Almond Balls Recipe
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Famous Coconut-Almond Balls

By: SAUNDRA  
"Coconut and almonds dipped in chocolate."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 26 balls
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 26 whole almonds

Directions

  1. Line two cookie sheets or large flat surface with waxed paper and place large cooling rack on top. Place coconut in large bowl. Heat corn syrup, one minute in microwave, until syrup boils. Pour immediately over coconut and stir until well mixed.
  2. Using a tablespoon measure, shape coconut into 26 balls with hands and place on wire racks. Let rest 10 minutes, then re-roll each ball to keep loose ends from sticking out.
  3. Melt shortening and chocolate together in large glass bowl in microwave, or in saucepan on stovetop, stirring once or twice. Working quickly, spoon 1 tablespoon of chocolate over each ball. Lightly press an almond on top of each ball. Let balls stand until set.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 379 | Total Fat: 31.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by JADEMYST 
I made this recipe with my sister one day for fun and they were excellent! They tasted just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by SLJ6 
OK....so I just ate one of these and WOW!! I love them...they are supposed to be for tomorrow... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by METROPHOBIA 
I increased the corn syrup since the coconut mixture looked too dry to form into balls. Once... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2004 by ANGIEAK 
I loved these and they were so easy to make! I had a little bit of trouble with the coconut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by Food Junkie 
Tasted just like the real thing. Awesome! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by sundrops 
These are delicious!! Only thing I did wrong was make them bigger than it said too -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by feb2772 
These are as good if not better than Almond Joy. I rolled them into logs, and dipped them in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2005 by BTSYLYNN 
I didn't think there was enough corn syrup, so I added 1/8 more. In my ignorance, I expected... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by BRIDESTEIN 
Wow!!! These were much easier than I thought they'd be and look great in addition to being... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2004 by JILL M. 
These were very good, but I, too, made them too big. I also used milk chocolate chips instead... MORE

 
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