Chocolate Coconut Candies Recipe

By dlgates60

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1-3/4 cups flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups (12 ounces) HERSHEY’®S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, coconut, almonds and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

In a microwave, melt semisweet chips and shortening on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 157 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 22 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat