Coconut Almond Candy

Name: Coconut Almond Candy
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter); 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt, optional; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 24 almonds, toasted, unblanched; 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon butter

3 steps

Prep:45min

The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise—no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what’s in the sweet, creamy filling! —Katrina Smith, Lawrence, Kansas

Updated at: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:15:19 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories155.2 kcal (8%)

Total Fat6.9 g (10%)

Carbs22.2 g (9%)

Sugars19.9 g (22%)

Protein1.3 g (3%)

Sodium24.4 mg (1%)

Fiber1.1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

24 servings

2 cupssweetened shredded coconut

½ cuppotatoes

mashed, with added milk and butter

¼ teaspoonvanilla extract

⅛ teaspoonsalt

optional

2 cupsconfectioners' sugar

24almonds

toasted, unblanched

1 x 11.5 ouncesmilk chocolate chips

package

1 tablespoonbutter

Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix coconut, potatoes, vanilla and, if desired, salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour.

Step 2

With hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into twenty-four 1-in. ovals. Flatten slightly, then wrap each around an almond. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; freeze until firm, at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Using a fork, dip candies into chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; refrigerate until set. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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