Coconut Almond Balls Recipe
Would you like to try a delicious Coconut Almond Balls recipe? Was it you or the fragrance of Coconut Almond Balls that you're making that has drawn me to the kitchen?, were my partner's words.
Summary
Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) package flaked coconut
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups chopped almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 (12-ounce) packages semisweet chocolate morsels
2 tablespoons shortening
Directions
Combine first 4 ingredients; mix well.
Let stand at least 30 minutes; shape into 3/4-inch balls (mixture will be moist).
Place balls on waxed paper; cover with an additional sheet of waxed paper.
Let stand 8 hours or overnight.
Place chocolate and shortening in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cook just until chocolate melts.
Remove from heat.
Using 2 forks, quickly dip candy balls into chocolate mixture, covering completely.
Place on waxed paper and chill until firm.
Transfer candy balls to an airtight container; store in refrigerator.
Let stand at least 30 minutes; shape into 3/4-inch balls (mixture will be moist).
Place balls on waxed paper; cover with an additional sheet of waxed paper.
Let stand 8 hours or overnight.
Place chocolate and shortening in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cook just until chocolate melts.
Remove from heat.
Using 2 forks, quickly dip candy balls into chocolate mixture, covering completely.
Place on waxed paper and chill until firm.
Transfer candy balls to an airtight container; store in refrigerator.
