Coconut Indulgences

By SewingDragonfly

From Emeril Lagasse

My Notes: I made these 11/24/02. I didn’t try them but Donn did and said they were great. Everyone at work liked them too. Said they tasted like a Mounds candy bar.

Ingredients

• 5 ounces condensed milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 (14 oz.) package sweetened flaked coconut
• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the condensed milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well until thoroughly incorporated and smooth. Add the coconut and stir well to combine.

With a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the candy mixture onto a baking sheet. With wet hands roll the candies into rounds. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

In the top of a double boiler or metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the chocolate chips. Pour the chocolate into a shallow bowl and, using 2 forks or toothpicks, dip the coconut balls into the chocolate and roll to coat completely. Shake off the excess, and place on a rack set over a baking sheet covered with waxed paper. Repeat with the remaining candies and let air dry, or refrigerate to harden.