Coconut Bonbons

These coconut bonbons are little balls of joy made with flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and melted chocolate. Perfect for any occasion!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 9 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 0.25 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix butter, confectioners' sugar, and sweetened condensed milk together in a medium bowl; mix in coconut.

Step 2

Roll dough into 1 inch balls; refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Melt chocolate and shortening over a double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat when melted, and stir to make sure the shortening is fully incorporated.

Step 4

Use toothpicks to hold the balls and dip them in the melted chocolate. Set on wax paper to dry.