Chocolate Coconut Candies Recipe

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1-3/4 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped Diamond of California® Almonds
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
Optional ingredients: flaked coconut, Diamond of California® Chopped Almonds, Sliced Almonds and red and green sprinkles

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. Coat or garnish with ingredients of your choice. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.