Chocolate-Covered Coconut Bonbons
Chocolate Covered Coconut Bonbons
Chocolate covered coconut bonbons are homemade confections with a sweet, chewy center and a smooth chocolate shell. Shredded coconut is blended into a rich, creamy filling, shaped into bite-sized balls, then dipped in melted chocolate and left to set. Each piece delivers a satisfying snap of chocolate followed by soft, tropical coconut sweetness. They’re perfect for holiday candy trays, homemade gifts, or a special treat to keep on hand for whenever a sweet craving strikes.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Double boiler
- Candy-dipping tool or fork
Ingredients
Centers
- 1 stick butter softened
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 lb powdered sugar
- 1 14 oz bag coconut
Coating
- chocolate almond bark or dipping chocolate
Instructions
- Mix the butter, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and coconut well. It may take several minutes for the ingredients to combine.
- Roll into balls, then chill.
- Melt your chosen chocolate coating slowly in a double boiler, following its package directions. Do not use excessive heat.
- Dip the chilled centers using a candy-dipping tool or fork.
- Place dipped candy onto parchment paper to set.
Notes
Dark chocolate chips with 1/4 bar paraffin per 11.5 ounces of chips can be substituted for the dipping chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.01gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.001gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
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Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.01gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.001gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.01mg
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and brands.
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