Coconut Raffaello® Candies

These candies have a wonderful milky coconut-and-almond taste. I copy-catted the recipe so that I could make them at home. You can also store them in resealable plastic bags in the freezer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 ½ cups margarine, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) bag flaked coconut
• 1 ⅓ cups powdered milk
• 50 hazelnuts (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Process coconut in a food processor until finely minced. Measure 1/2 cup coconut pour into a shallow bowl.

Step 2

Stir confectioner's sugar, margarine, powdered milk, milk, and almond extract together in a bowl until smooth. Mix remaining coconut into milk mixture by hand. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until slightly chilled, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Roll milk mixture into walnut-sized balls, press a hazelnut into the center of each ball, and roll balls in reserved coconut. Place candies in a sealable container and refrigerate until serving.