Name: Coconut Almond Candies
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped -; 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk -; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar -; 2 teaspoons butter, softened -; 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided -; 8 ounces white candy coating -; 1 tablespoon shortening -; 1 package (2-1/4 ounces) unblanched almonds -

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1 hour 15 min.

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Ingredients for - Coconut Almond Candies

1. 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped -

2. 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk -

3. 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar -

4. 2 teaspoons butter, softened -

5. 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided -

6. 8 ounces white candy coating -

7. 1 tablespoon shortening -

8. 1 package (2-1/4 ounces) unblanched almonds -

How to cook deliciously - Coconut Almond Candies

1. Stage

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

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.