Coconut Almond Candies Recipe

By dlgates60

Ingredients

• 2 cups flaked coconut, chopped
• 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons butter, softened
• 1 package (12 ounces) HERSHEY’®S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, divided
• 8 ounces white candy coating
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 package (2-1/4 ounces) unblanched almonds

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat the coconut, milk, confectioners' sugar and butter until blended (mixture will be sticky); set aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon chocolate mixture into 42 paper-lined miniature muffin cups.

Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture into balls; gently press into chocolate. Top each with an almond. Spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture over each. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen